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CNU Featured in New York Times Article, "Regulatory Break for Mixed-Use Projects"
Submitted by Alex McKeag on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 12:44pmThe New York Times reported on a recent rule changed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that increases the allotment for government-insured mortgages for condos built within mixed-use projects. The change, championed by CNU via its Live/Work/Walk: Removing Obstacles to Investment initiative, makes it possible for owners to acquire a government-insured mortgage in developments with 35% commercial space, up from 25% previously.
Where Republicans Carried The City Vote
Submitted by MLewyn on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 12:29pmToday's New York Times has an interesting graphic showing the precinct-by-precinct vote in this year's Presidential election. Although Republican nominee Mitt Romney did very poorly in Manhattan and in most of New York City, he carried numerous outer borough precincts.
Pavement to Parks - "The Park-Mart" - A Case for Place
Submitted by Javi2929 on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 11:34amHappy Thanksgiving, and there is still much to be thankful for. We give thanks to our blessings, and with kindred spirits we move foward in the hopes of making our lives a little better for us and those around us. To better places, better streets, better cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
Smart Growth In Not-So-Dumb Places
Submitted by MLewyn on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 10:01pmNot long ago, Brigham Young's law review published a provocative article entitled "Smart Growth in Dumb Places." The basic theory of the article is that building near the water is dangerous, and where downtowns are near the water, infill development is thus dangerous.
Amish Country: Just How Fast are Amish Communities Growing?
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 7:55amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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Three Good Reasons for the Rising Cost of Parking in Austin, Texas
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 7:42amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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Making Changes at the Core: Transforming Vancouver, Canada’s Viaduct System
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 4:40amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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A City Center for the People: Athens, Greece
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 4:27amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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Playing for Greener Streets in Vancouver, Canada
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 4:13amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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Just One Way for a Bus Rapid Transit System in Buenos Aires?
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 3:57amThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers present a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
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