CNU Salons
New hope where Katrina hit hardest: Trio of city buildings coming to Waveland
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 4:26pmMuch of Waveland, Mississippi still looks as it did after Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005 and the initial debris was cleared.
Too Much of a Good Thing : Report Finds None of Alaskan Way Plans are Pedestrian Friendly
Submitted by Carl.Beien on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 5:38pmA new report by Gehl Architects from Denmark finds that none of the replacement options for the Alaskan Way Viaduct are pedestrian friendly. The reason the Gehl folks cite is rather surprising.
Philly Ink Biz Blog Finds Norquist's Call to Tear Down I-95 "Seductive"
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 7:36amPhiladelphia Inquirer business reporter and columnist Joseph DiStefano sees business opportunity in the call from CNU Board member Sam Sherman and CNU CEO John Norquist (who was in town to pick up an
Newsweek: Is the Mall Dead?
Submitted by gmyrek on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 3:16pmThis recent article in Newsweek questions how appropriate the construction of a new megamall, named Xanadu, outside of New York City really is.
Guardian is there as Duany releases UK master plan and ignites debate over avant gardism
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 8:33amThe Guardian found a nice meaty hook in a set of frank (and frankly provocative) remarks that Andres Duany made in announcing his master plan for open lands in Hertfordshire.
Transportation Summit Presentations Available Online Now
Submitted by Heather Smith on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 10:53amLiving up to its plans: Mixson is as European as US development gets (plus green and entry-level priced)
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 6:19pmMixson earned a Charter Award from the 2008 jury based on revelatory plans like the rendering shown here in detail.
Follow CNU News and Views on Twitter (as well as Facebook)
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 1:10pmCNU is now on Twitter... or at least it should be. Follow "NewUrbanism" for the latest news from CNU and the latest views from the CNU Salons, CNU's group blog.
Not Just Fix It First
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 5:40pmNew highway construction has been destructive to US Metro areas inducing sprawl and degrading existing neighborhoods.