The towns along 30A in Walton County, Florida, have inspired many New Urbanist emulators, including Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas, Texas. Cinnamon Shore is a series of walkable urban developments along State Highway 361 on Mustang Island and is not...
Amid a shift to a new website platform, CNU seeks to establish a comprehensive database of new urbanist developments to be used by academics, professionals, and students.
A new BRT line brings transit to an underdeveloped central district with ample frontage for development.
Architect Steve Mouzon is one of the most prolific photographers of urban places, particularly New Urbanism. It’s not easy to take a photo that makes you feel like you are inside, or want to be inside, a great place. This is a photo of the Entry...
A nationwide Realtors survey reveals that a majority of Americans prefer a walkable neighborhood, and they are willing to pay for it. That tracks with higher values in highly walkable neighborhoods.
The Reynolds Cottages are a good example of missing middle housing, reusing a vacant block in Brunswick, Georgia.
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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
People in Chittenden County, Vermont, are talking about
People in Chittenden County, Vermont, are talking about whether they could use devices such as roundabouts, rather than a proposed Circumferential...
Acting on the recommendations of the Smart Growth
Acting on the recommendations of the Smart Growth Taskforce he formed last year, Kentucky Governor Paul Patton (D) has announced a package of...
The ultimate ‘car city’ seeks change
Phoenix pins its hopes on transit-oriented development along the light rail line.
Get to know your fire chief
Cooperation and education are the keys to building human-scale streets and ensuring public safety.
Over the last decade, many designers, engineers...
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