Project Database
This searchable database of projects represents the range and diversity of work in the New Urbanism. From regional-scale visions to single-building historic renovations, CNU members and their allies build places people love through land use planning, development, policy, and advocacy. If you are aware of a project that you believe should be part of the database, please email Robert Steuteville or Lauren Mayer.
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Guadalupe Hirian
Hondarribia, Spain
In Guadalupe Hirian, a historic fort near the France-Spain border forms the site of a proposed new town—an extension of the City of Hondarribia.
Ubuntu in Umbumbulu
Ethekwini Municipality, South Africa
When a student at Andrews University returned to his native South Africa to design a low-cost house for a needy family, his journey sparked an eight-day public charrette and design process in eThekwini Municipality—about 25 miles from the city cen
Plan NoBe
Miami Beach, Florida
For the Miami Beach, FL neighborhood of North Beach, climate change, historic preservation, a fordable housing, and walkability are all interrelated issues.
Westside Atlanta Plan
Atlanta, Georgia
The Land Use Action Plan for Atlanta’s Westside builds on the history and tremendous potential of Atlanta’s Westside.
Boston Public Realm Plan
Boston, Massachusetts
When fragmented development and neglect for civic spaces leads to the loss of “organic community,” the situation calls for a public realm that creates a new generation of “third places.” Thanks to an innovative new Guide to Placemaking for Mobilit
Havana Waterfront
Havana, Cuba
As part of an eight-week urban studio that involved a trip to Havana, fifth-year University of Notre Dame architecture students were tasked with repairing the city’s waterfront along the Avenida de Puerto.
After Burnham
Chicago, Illinois
In these stunning renderings from the University of Notre Dame, you will likely recognize the City of Chicago. Or at least, the echoes of today’s Chicago, seen through the lens of a possible year 2109.
Seven50 #thisisCNU
Southeastern, Florida
One of the largest and most ambitious regional plans in history, the Seven50: Southeast Florida Prosperity Plan, was born out of a grand federal vision—the Partnership for Sustainable Communities between US HUD, DOT, and EPA.
Visions for Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
Among all types of development, new hospital districts are, ironically, among the least walkable places in America—despite the positive health affects of walking.