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A Green River is a Green River
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:05amChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is marching forward with designs to revitalize the Chicago River for recreational use. As he does, the mayor can look towards other cities worldwide who have undertaken their own river reclamation projects and apply their lessons here. The main question Emanuel needs to be asking is how does turning attention to a long-neglected urban waterway make way for economic growth, increased quality of living and mitigating climate change?
Norquist will be keynote speaker at 2011 Smart Growth Summit
Submitted by lili.rudis on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:27amJohn Norquist, President & CEO of CNU, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at this year's Smart Growth Summit in Melville, New York, Friday November 18th.
The Summit will include a series of workshops and lectures to highlight Smart Growth success stories and to discuss what can be done to bring Smart Growth ideals to communities throughout the country. Under the theme of "Crisis and Opportunity: Placemaking in a Time of Economic Uncertainty," panelists will debate best practices of community design for livability and economic revival.
Senate passes minibus bill with strong funding for Partnership for Sustainable Communities programs
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 2:13pmNews from Smart Growth America:
The Economic and Environmental Advantages of Brownfield Redevelopment
Submitted by lili.rudis on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 1:14pmBrownfield redevelopment is an important topic in many American communities. Cleanup and reuse of sites that have been (or are perceived to have been) contaminated by the activities of gas stations, dry cleaners, manufacturing facilities, or other environmentally discomforting past-uses can help revitalize communities struggling with the economic straits associated with low population density.
A City Authentic: Lancaster, PA and New Urbanism
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 3:10pmBack in 2008, Lancaster, PA mayor Rick Gray bluntly stated "get ready for a sea change," when discussing plans to transform the city's downtown into a walkable, vibrant destination. "Walkability is what the new urbanism is all about," Gray told the Lancaster New Era at the time. "Will people want to walk for blocks around the convention center? Yeah, people will walk."
KunstlerCast Book Publication Party on Nov 1 in Troy, NY
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 1:12pmDid you miss CNU's Fireside Chat with Duncan Crary and James Howard Kunstler, as hosted by John Norquist? You can take a sneak peek listen to it now over at the KunstlerCast by clicking here. Gain full access to the Fireside Chat by becoming a CNU City-Builder member today. Align yourself with CNU and like-minded urbanists by taking advantage of all the benefits CNU membership offers.
Special Offer for Form-Based Codes Institute Online Course
Submitted by lili.rudis on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 2:12pmThe Form-Based Codes Institute, a CNU-A Continuing Education partner, is offering its popular one-day class, The ABCs of Form-Based Codes, online and for a special price!
Norman Garrick to give lecture in Dortmund, Germany
Submitted by lili.rudis on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 10:37am
Norquist to Keynote Symposium - "Cooperatives - Better Together" in Chicago, Sat. 10/29
Submitted by lili.rudis on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 9:52amThe co-op system gives the users of a product or service part-ownership of the means of production. Members of the co-op retain the benefits produced by the co-op. This presentation will examine the viability of co-ops as an economic catalyst in the current economic environment.
John Norquist, President & CEO of the CNU, will address the audience in a keynote at this symposium hosted by New Community Vision on Sat, October 29 at Loyola University's Kasbeer Hall. (See flyer attached for more.)
Black Dog Publishing Offers CNU Members 40% Off All Titles
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:37amBlack Dog Publishing is a UK publisher that specializes in beautifully produced illustrated books that represent a fresh, eclectic take on contemporary culture. From art and architecture to subjects as varied as design, fashion, music and environmental concerns, Black Dog's broad base has established the company as one of the leading publishers in the UK.
CNU is excited to announce that all members at the Urbanist level and above now receive 40% off all Black Dog titles from their catalog!