A relatively small number of locations account for a large share of pedestrian mortality; we know what to do, so let's do something about it.
The most-read pieces in Public Square: A CNU Journal say a lot about the topics capturing the attention of urbanists today. These include retrofitting suburbs, a proposed new city, density, fighting loneliness, turning a mall into a town center, and...
An analysis of the Miami 21 zoning code, a bold policy move that bets on urbanism, shows that its focus on walkability drives higher demand for neighborhood living.
In other housing news, Oregon’s new model code, a village of tiny homes for the formerly homeless in Austin, and urban cohousing near Chicago.
A 360-acre traditional neighborhood development sets new pattern for growth in Columbus, Georgia.
A postcard sketch competition asked Urban Guild members to draw some ideas in a few minutes during an evening gathering at the Guild Summit in Chattanooga in late October. The members include architects, urban designers, and other urbanists.
Features
Streets Five scenarios that make street transformation possible
Why street design has not kept pace with automotive safety improvements, and what you can do about it.
Transit, TOD Ten steps toward autonomous urbanism
Here's a playbook for municipal leaders and citizens on the road to smart city technology.
Better Cities & Towns Archive
Mixing housing types in TNDs
Building a balanced neighborhood requires walking a fine line between implementing new urbanist principles and anticipating market demand.
An...
CNU has entered into a three-year Cooperative Agreement
CNU has entered into a three-year Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Urban and Economic Development Division. This...
Writer, teacher, and architect Witold Rybczynski is winner
Writer, teacher, and architect Witold Rybczynski is winner of both the 2007 Seaside Prize, to be presented Jan. 27, in Seaside, Florida, and the...
Storrs, Connecticut new town center
The Mansfield Downtown Partnership in November selected Storrs Center Alliance LLC as master developer for the planned commercial town center near...
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