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CNU-Cascadia Hosts "Envisioning Resilent Communities" Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 11:36amCNU-Cascadia is pleased to be hosting their annual regional Summit, "Envisioning Resilient Communities," in Seattle March 15th – 17th. During the Summit, an additional special event titled "A Low-Carbon Neighborhoods Micro-Charrette," will be held on Thursday, March 15th. Please visit www.cnu.org/cascadia for more:
CNU-Illinois Hosts "Redefining Convenience" Workshop
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CNU: Increasing Value Everywhere You Go
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 5:03pmA recent report from Madison's The Cap Times reveals that even in times of continued economic constraints, Madison's Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center saw an "overall economic impact on the community up by nearly one-quarter" over the previous year. CNU 19, one of "three large events in 2011...accounted for a big chunk of the increased spending from visitors."
The Life and Death of Urban Highways
Submitted by mikejersha on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:11pmThe Institute for Development and Planning & EMBARQ released "The Life and Death of Urban Highways" today. The report details the necessary transformation of urban highways to come and the benefits of current and past projects.
Downtown Montgomery's First Reverse Angle Parking
Submitted by cemerson on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 4:00pmDowntown Montgomery continued its trend of implementing innovative New Urban projects with new reverse angle parking on a key thoroughfare in the Central Business District.
So far, the reviews have been positive as drivers/parkers begin to see the safety and convenience advantages that reverse angle parking can offer in an urban setting.
Just another example of how Montgomery is becoming one of the most New Urban-friendly cities in the country...
Why I brag about CNU
Submitted by KKlinkenberg on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 11:21amIn my recent move to a new employer (Olsson Associates, for those of you curious), I highlighted my years of involvement with CNU as a key positive. Why do I do this? What's special about CNU, compared to other professional organizations like AIA, APA, or even ULI?
HUD's Sustainable Communities Resource Center
Submitted by lili.rudis on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:48amThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a new online resource that compiles information for American policy-makers, professionals, and residents seeking to green their communities. Interested cities and towns will now find it easier to learn about best practices for sustainability projects of all scales. The HUD describes the site’s goals and aspirations:
Upcoming Vote on Cardin-Cochran Amendment
Submitted by lili.rudis on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:25amAfter the Presidents’ Day Recess, Congress will vote on the Cardin-Cochran amendment, which would give local governments, rather than state Departments of Transportation, more access to transportation funding. The shift in funding distribution would help protect local communities and their quests to design safer streets and connections among different modes of transportation.
The Urbanophile on LEED-ND and Chicago's Lathrop Homes
Submitted by mikejersha on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 12:03pmThis following post comes courtesy of Aaron Renn, aka The Urbanophile. In recent years, Renn has emerged as the one of the leading voices on all matters urban. This piece is his first contribution to the CNU salons and focuses on how LEED-ND can be applied to the remediation of the Chicago Housing Authority's Lathrop Homes in Chicago.
Obama Administration Releases 2013 Budget, Protects Partnership for Sustainable Communities
Submitted by lili.rudis on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 4:16pmThe Obama Administration has released its budget for the fiscal year 2013, which includes full funding for the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. The Partnership is a collaboration among the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. With the goals of improving access to affordable housing, creating more and more multi-modal transportation options, and protecting the environment, the Partnership for Sustainable Communities works to ensure the health of American communities.