Policy
Senators propose federal support for pro-urbanist ideas including local zoning reform, pre-approved plans, infill, and transit-oriented development.
State legislation takes a new approach to removing parking mandates—one that is far more comprehensive.
An Ohio guidebook for facilitating infill development offers clear instructions for zoning reform and pre-approved plans, in addition to specific infill building plans.
A flurry of Texas measures will streamline approvals and reduce costs for compact, mixed-use urbanism. Here’s how it is being done.
The Orange Code, the largest sprawl repair code ever, applies form-based regulations to unincorporated areas of the Orlando region and streamlines entitlement processes.
Hope Legacy Project offers a revitalization plan, focusing on pedestrian infrastructure for a Rhode Island village.
Growing Together in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, employs robust public engagement to accommodate a half-century of growth around transit stations. The City of Kitchener won a 2025 CNU Charter Award in The Region: Metropolis, City and Town category.
In an interview, Brett Smiley discusses sustainable, equitable, urban housing policy, and other topics that will be covered at CNU33 in Providence, Rhode Island, June 11-14.
The Groveland Dark Sky Initiative manages and reduces light pollution citywide—even as the Central Florida community rapidly grows. City of Groveland won Honorable Mention in The Region: Metropolis, City and Town category of the 2025 CNU Charter...
States have an interest in promoting the reuse of failing suburban commercial properties. They need to promote mixed-use and walkability without stifling creative solutions.
A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase freedom for all and make communities healthier.
The federal government offers a resource of 27 options, building on the recommendations of CNU.