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Their Brilliant Kriers

Pioneering urbanists LEon and Rob Krier share insights as their rare joint appearance at CNU 17 approaches

Born in Luxemburg, the brothers witnessed their hometown devastated by poor planning decisions and low-grade buildings, leading them to study the root causes of non-contextual developments. Embracing the principles and techniques of traditional architecture and urbanism, they both have rigorously documented urban places and elements of architecture, sharing this body of knowledge through numerous drawings and ideograms.

Incorporating the lessons learned and respecting the history and culture of the regions where they work, they have produced a canonical oeuvre, with Léon winning deserved fame for designing Poundbury for HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchy of Cornwall and Rob seeing a number of the towns he's designed primarily in the Netherlands come into finely crafted existence.

With their rare joint appearance in an intimate CNU 17 advanced 202 session fast approaching — along with individual breakout sessions featuring each of them and their work — Léon Krier fielded a set of questions from architect and CNU board member Dhiru Thadani. During the interview, Krier produced a set of his famed pictograms for the occasion. Rob, who will be honored with a CNU Athena award for lifetime achievement (joining Léon and a distinguished group of urbanists) also supplied a few response.

Read Dhiru Thadani's interview with the Kriers and see the new pictograms. Or register to see the Kriers at their Congress breakout session or special joint NU 202.

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JUST ANnounced: Be There to Help Evolve a New, New Urbanism

DPZ invites you to a special Wednesday session on Settlements for the 21st Century—FREE TO THE NEXT 75 PEOPLE WHO REGISTER

At this year's Congress, for the first time, Duany Plater-Zyberk is opening the doors to a special edition of its much-anticipated annual "Meet" — the stimulating all-day event where leaders from the firm present and invite discussion about their latest work on in-house initiatives addressing cutting edge concerns.

The regular "Meet" will still occur a few days before the Congress but then on Wednesday, June 10th in Denver, the same presenters will share the stage in Denver to present on the same topics and start a discussion with a wider group of urbanists, including you. Because the techniques this year are of general importance and urgency — addressing our "overlapping" economic, environmental and social crises — the firm thought that they should be made available simultaneously to anyone interested.

Sharing the latest strategies from one of the most influential firms in urbanism, the event is $50 but CNU and DPZ will waive this session fee for the next 75 people to sign up to attend at least four days of the Congress. Register now for CNU 17 (and then use your CNU 17 confirmation number for free registration at the DPZ event) to be sure you have a seat at this partner event, "Settlements for the 21st Century." It's a fitting start to a Congress designed to help urbanists adapt their strategies to a changed planning and development landscape. Learn more.

CNU 17: Your Continuing education Headquarters

Many, Many sessions and tours now qualify for aiCP and AIA credits

More sessions at this year’s Congress for the New Urbanism are receiving AIA and AICP accreditation than ever before, providing attendees with additional opportunities to pursue two of the most coveted certifications for architects and planners. Late last week, APA notified CNU that 102 CNU 17 sessions or tours are now approved for AICP CM credits. AIA has approved 20 sessions and that number is growing daily.

Session descriptions are being updated regularly to reflect the latest approvals. “Taking place June 10-14 in Denver, Colorado, the 17th Congress for the New Urbanism is built to help you benefit from all the new urbanist advantages — learn how to make communities more walkable, more energy efficient, more enduring, and more livable just as demographic and cultural changes swing demand in our direction.

Plus...ten top learning opportunities from NU 202s

Don't miss our in-depth up-close seminars with the experts

Read all about them here.

And don't miss the early-bird advantage — just three more days

Registration for CNU 17 will never be lower than it is between now and this Friday, when the early registration period ends. If you're an individual professional member, registering now will save you $80. For the full package (including party and three ticketed events including 202s, tours, and Experiences), your amount saved is $120. Elected officials, non-profit employees, international attendees, and students save considerably too.

When CNU participants register early, CNU can more efficiently plan for the amount of space, breakfast food, coffee and other resources needed. So do yourself and CNU a favor, register now, or at least by the May 8th deadline.