
Lynn Richards
Lynn Richards was the President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism from 2014 to 2021.
How do we build a stronger movement?
With CNU’s twenty-fifth birthday just around the corner, I’m reminded of Margaret Mead, who said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Isn’t this what CNU...
How can we accelerate local code reform? Act more like the Tortoise, less like the Hare
The goal of CNU's Project for Code Reform is to bring coding innovations to 42,000 units of local government to enable complete communities.
Building Local Strength: Emerging Strategies for Inclusive Development
Design strategies alone won’t ensure that good urban design, land use, and public spaces will be accessible and equitable. Communities are figuring out solutions, and they are outlined in a new CNU report.