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
Clarification
A December 2009 report on Pier Village, a successful redevelopment in Long Branch, New Jersey, omitted mention of Dean Marchetto Architects of...
CNU Congress keeps pace with dynamic movement
The focus of the 15th annual meeting, to be held in Philadelphia, will be the old city and its region.The annual Congress for the New Urbanism turns...
Liberty Center Opens in North Cincinnati
This month, the highly anticipated Liberty Center will open its doors in North Cincinnati. According to co-developers Steiner + Associates and...
Robert Orr & Associates is also designing
Robert Orr & Associates is also designing a proposed mixed-use redevelopment along the Quinnipiac River in the Fair Haven Heights section of New...
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