The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is an international nonprofit organization working to build vibrant communities where people have diverse choices for how they live, work, and get around. For reporters, CNU staff and members are available as experts on urban design, walkable neighborhoods, sustainable urban development, highway teardown, and other issues.
Press Contact
For media inquiries, email Lauren Mayer at lmayer@cnu.org and put MEDIA INQUIRY in the subject line.
Recent Press Releases
- April 26, 2022 Introducing the Freeway Fighters Network
- November 7, 2021 CNU statement on the federal Reconnecting Communities program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- August 2, 2021 The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework must include adequate funding and prioritize residents for a Reconnecting Communities program to be successful
Recent Media Articles
Pittsburgh is the latest city to gain a freeway capping park The Architect's Newspaper April 1, 2022
Why Australia needs to have a conversation about removing freeways The Fifth Estate April 7, 2022
Fighting gridlock with more traffic Los Angeles Daily News April 10, 2022
New York commits $5 million for study to "reimagine" Interstate 787 Albany Business Review April 11, 2022
The Promise and Pitfalls of Tearing Down an Urban Freeway Route Fifty April 12, 2022
Arlington is considering filling in 'missing middle housing.' Experts explain what that means KERA News April 13, 2022
What's Environmental Justice Mean? Look at North Denver Earthjustice April 16, 2022
Riding in America Should Not Be This Dangerous New York Times April 21, 2022
Two Big Reasons States Keep Expanding Freeways Streetsblog USA April 23, 2022