CNU Salons
Traffic Signals on the Scale of Cyclists in Montreal, Canada
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:29amHIGHWAYS TO BOULEVARDS BLOG: Interview with Ian Lockwood
Submitted by Alex McKeag on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 11:32amThis post is a part of CNU’s new Highways to Boulevards Blog series, which features interview summaries and insights from some of the best minds at the frontline of our Highways to Boulevards Initiative.
Shared Spaces: 4 Cities/4 Plans for Pedestrian, Cycling Safety
Submitted by Robert P. Gordon on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:33pmThis post orginally appeared on RGordonArchitect, the architecture and design blog of Chicago-based architect Robert Gordon.
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How the Micro-Climate of Athens is Changing Everyday Life
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 4:58pmPreserving Chaffee County, Colorado Through Environmental Design
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 4:57pmBus Rapid Transit: Reducing Traffic Congestion in Kane County, Illinois
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 4:55pmMy Buddy's Organic Fruit Stand In Costa Rica and What It Could Mean For New Urbanism
Submitted by Dylan on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:30pmSo this is my buddy's simple little organic fruit stand that I help to grow fruits and vegetables for at the beach here where I am typing from in Uvita, Costa Rica. In my opinion, this is exactly what we need to be seeing more of in New Urbanist communities in more developed countries such as the United States.
No, We Don't Need Walk-Ups (Or At Least Not Just Walk-Ups)
Submitted by MLewyn on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 12:59pmIn reading arguments about Washington's height limits, one anti-height argument that I occasionally see is: "We don't need height for density- we can just build 5-6 story buildings." These kind of "walk-up" buildings typically can't afford elevators (except maybe at the high end of this range).