CNU Salons
10K Strong!
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 3:37pmA tremendous thank you goes out to all of our #Twitter followers, an army that is now over 10,000+ strong!
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Planning Director - Minneapolis
Submitted by Sam Newberg - J... on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:29pmUniversity of Miami School of Architecture, the Newest CNU-A Cont Ed Provider Partner
Submitted by lili.rudis on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 2:12pmThe CNU- A Continuing Education Provider Program welcomes its newest partner: The University of Miami School of Architecture.
Grade-Separated Highway Makes Way for Complete Street in West Sacramento
Submitted by mcarney on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:33am
Reverse Effect: Jeanne Gang on the Chicago River
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:19amJeanne Gang is most commonly associated with the landmark 82-story Aqua building on Chicago's "New East Side." The undulating tower mirrors the river it shadows over and reflects the lake into which its views spill. Water has become a preoccupation for the MacArthur Genius; her designs not only reflect water as a form, but speak to water systems on the whole as meshing with the built environment.
Eye on the Street: Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:34pmLooking out a cafe window in Roanoke, VA, by Heather Smith.
The EPA Smart Growth Awards
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 4:24pmThe EPA announced the winners of the 2011 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement today, and CNU's fingerprints left a heavy imprint this year. Congrats to CNU Board Chair Victor Dover and Dover-Kohl Partners for recognition of their work on Plan El Paso, and to CNU Board Member Doug Farr for his work on the Uptown Normal Roundabout.
CNU 20 on the Public Square!
Submitted by Ben Schulman on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 10:28amThe CNU Public Square is back and better than ever! Simply click over to the Public Square, create an account and/or log in, and add your voice to the discussion surrounding CNU 20.
The Economics of Place
Submitted by lili.rudis on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 1:58pmThe Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People is a new book released by the Michigan Municipal League that aims to map out a regeneration plan for the state of Michigan.
Doug Farr to Accept Award at Smart Growth Achievement Ceremony
Submitted by lili.rudis on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:34amTune in to watch the live webcast of the EPA Office of Sustainable Communities 2011 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement ceremony.