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Look Who Just Got Their CNU-A...
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 4:51pm
...and passed with flying colors too!
CNU CEO & PRESIDENT JOHN NORQUIST HOLDS HIS CNU-A CERTIFICATE.
Dispatches from The Just City: A Ford Forum on Metropolitan Opportunity
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 12:30pmYesterday, New York City played host to the Ford Foundation's The Just City: A Ford Forum on Metropolitan Opportunity. The event brought together urban-minded leaders such as Atla
Driving into a (Bored-)Hole (Tunnel): The Latest on Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 2:59pmThe recent news out of Seattle provides an interesting twist in the continuing Alaskan Way Viaduct saga.
House Appropriations Committee Votes to Cut Smart Growth Funding
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 4:21pm
The following comes direct from the Smart Growth America blog, in response to legislation just passed by the House Appropriations Committee:
Spend Your Summer Wisely: Get Your CNU-A
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 3:16pm
In partnership with the University of Miami School of Architecture, CNU has developed a certification program for members that distinguishes them as CNU-Accredited. CNU-A is an impressive way for members to highlight their expertise and knowledge of New Urbanist principles and stand out among the many planners, architects and designers in the market.
Eye on the Street: July 11, 2011
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 12:56pmToday's pic comes from CNU's Heather Smith, who encountered this sign while trying to cross the street. Says Smith, "I personally hate asking for permission to cross the street, but this sign menu is ridiculous. It makes it seem like crossing the street is very very complicated and should not be attempted."
NoLa's Superblock, Mega-Hospital Hits Snag in Development
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 5:17pmPlans for the development of LSU's University Medical Center superblock site have hit a considerable snag, as JP Morgan Chase & the hospital governing board have pulled their application for federal mortgage financing. Without backing via HUD/FHA Section 242 Mortgage Insurance, it seems as if LSU's grand plans are headed back to the drawing board.
Tom Low of DPZ Checks In
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 10:08amThe indefatigable Tom Low - he of the recent Charlotte Magazine profile - checks in with CNU from the current EPA Stormwater Meetings.
Where Do We TIF From Here?
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 7:29amChicago is perhaps the best place in the country to see the impact, both good and bad, that Tax Increment Financing districts can have on a city. TIF districts - those peculiar redevelopment schemes that hold the line on current property taxes within a designated area, and then funnel all future property tax increases straight back into redevelopment (as opposed to financing basic public services) - were nearly always on standby during Mayor Richard M. Daley's tenure.
Sneak Peek of CNU 19 Webcasts - "Public Space Design in Europe, the Middle East, China, and South America"
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 9:11amHave you logged in to your CNU.org account to check out the CNU Webcast Library yet?
Remember, all CNU members can now access the CNU 19 Webcast Library for all sessions that were recorded. While you're there, you can visit the CNU 18 Webcast Library, as well.