CNU Salons
Fore!-warned is Fore!-armed?
Submitted by Jon Davis on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 3:20pmWhile the news of late is enough to make misanthropy seem a pretty reasonable philosophy, it's nice to see that despite all ou
Driving Down Real Estate: Will Higher Commuting Costs Kill the Suburbs?
Submitted by joel.vanderweele on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 2:00pmIn an interview for NPR in 2005, Daniel McGinn boasted "[My commute] may be the most profitable part of my day." In this Newsweek article, McGinn describes the effects that rising fuel costs have had
The Continuing Story of the Buffalo Skyway
Submitted by Carl.Beien on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 11:48amBuffalo Business First reports that the debate over what to do with the antiquated Skyway freeway in downtown Buffalo is beginning to stall.
The Myth of the Gas Tax
Submitted by Carl.Beien on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 11:15amThis study from the Texas DOT or TxDOT seeks to challenge the idea that the gas tax pays the entire cost of roads. The methodology they employ is pretty interesting.
HSBC Seeks USGBC's Gold Certification for new Mettawa Headquarters, Benfield reacts
Submitted by joel.vanderweele on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 3:43pmPlanning Stages - Chicago Business: " (Crain's) — In a boost to the suburban commercial real estate market, HSBC North America Holdings Inc.
CNU XVI Open Source Congress report available
Submitted by gmyrek on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 1:36pmFor those who attended CNU XVI's Open Source Congress and would like to view the results, the Final Report is now available on CNU XVI's website site.
Help Elect a CNU Member to Local Office
Submitted by joel.vanderweele on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 11:12amDear CNU,
I am a municipal land use planner and member of the Congress for New Urbanism. I know from first-hand experience how difficult it is to realize the promise of great urban places due to the outdated zoning codes and policies that we all struggle with - and I want to change that. Won't you help me?
Forbes Reports: "America's Most Fuel-Efficient Neighborhoods"
Submitted by joel.vanderweele on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 10:16amForbes: "With the national average price of gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it's a propitious time to make the case for gas-sipping neighborhoods.
Suburban Office Space Losing Occupancy and Value
Submitted by sberner on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 11:52amIn a recent article from the Chicago Tribune, Robert Manor writes about the decline in desirable office space in the suburbs, and therefore the value of that space overall.
American Chambers of Commerce: Sustainable Economic Development
Submitted by sberner on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 11:29amIn an article recently published in the ACCE Journal, Scott Polikov approaches the idea of how to achieve sustainable development and what it means for chamber executives who are working to increase t