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John Norquist to Speak at Northwestern University Summit on Sustainability

The Northwestern University Summit On Sustainability (NU SOS) is a conference that calls on college students and sustainability leaders to think critically about their work while building a community to advance social justice and sustainability. ... read more »

CNU New England Chapter Gears Up to Host Sustainable Urbanism Summit

For those in New Haven, CT this week, The New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU New England) will be playing host to a two-day Sustainable Urbanism summit from Thursday, March 17th-Friday, March 18th. ... read more »

Stuck in the Past, Lenders Neglect TOD

Despite the commonly presumed inconveniences, high risks, and financially detrimental results of pedestrian and transit friendly development, public transportation’s association with safety, risk-fr ... read more »

CNU 2009 Transportation Summit Tour: Learn why Street Car Networks are the Wave of the Future!

On this tour you will examine Portland's small block pedestrian-friendly residential neighborhoods and main streets within walking distances. ... read more »

CNU 2009 Transportation Summit Tour: Examine Portland's Presidential Design Awarded Transit Mall!

In 1977 the Portland Transit Mall was the first Portland structure to receive national and international recognition for design excellence since Pietro Belluschi’s 1948 Equitable building. ... read more »

CNU 2009 Transportation Summit Tour: Bike Portland with Original Portland Network Planner, Mia Birk!!!

Can we transform and adapt a large, car-oriented city into one in which cycling is an integral part of daily life?” Since 1993, Mia Birk has been attempting to answer that question. ... read more »

CNU 2009 Transportation Summit: Stroll Portland’s Green Streets November 4th with Leading Experts...

Come join us on this fascinating tour held by The Congress for the New Urbanism, where we will assess Portland’s multi-modal streets and networks. ... read more »