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Tempe, AZ Finding Success Through Downtown Development
Submitted by Joe Menard on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 10:50amIn the shadows of sprawling Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona - an educational and job center - is embracing new urbanist principles in its downtown core.
Transportation Summit: Early registration discount- Act now!
Submitted by Joe Menard on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 2:45pmCNU's Transportation Summit is just around the corner, and the deadline for early registration discounts is approaching.
Charlotte Transportation Summit Is Right Around the Corner
Submitted by Joe Menard on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 11:39amCNU's annual transportation summit is approaching fast! This year's event will take place in Charlotte from November 6-8.
CNU XVI Academic Papers Now Online
Submitted by Joe Menard on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 11:51amAcademic Papers that were presented at CNU XVI are now online. This year's papers covered a variety of topics, ranging from Light Imprint New Urbanism to regional studies in parking demand.
John Norquist: We Should Build Cities Like Pizza
Submitted by Joe Menard on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 1:17pmCNU President and CEO John Norquist lectured at Columbus State University on May 14 to a crowd of over 200.
Grist: Rustbelt Cities Are Greening
Submitted by Joe Menard on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 11:13amGrist Magazine recently profiled Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee, showing how these rustbelt cities are becomin
Sustainable Urbanism: Stapleton, CO Featured in WSJ
Submitted by Joe Menard on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 4:13pmShelly Banjo's piece in the Wall Street Journal focuses on new communities that strive to be 'green' and reduce sprawl.
WSJ: Americans Consuming Less Gasoline
Submitted by Joe Menard on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 12:07pmFor the first time in 16 years (excluding the time after Hurricane Katrina), U.S. gasoline consumption has declined from the previous year.
New Urbanism Primer in Lifestyle Magazine
Submitted by Joe Menard on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 11:06amLifestyle Magazine has a nice feature on the basics of new urbanism.
Providence Continues its Transformation Through New Urbanist Principles
Submitted by Joe Menard on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 3:16pmDespite rampant decay and population loss only fifteen years ago, Providence, RI today stands as a model for