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CNU XV: Become A New Urbanist Star in Camden, New Jersey
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 6:09pmBecome A New Urbanist Star in Camden, New Jersey
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Say Hello to New Urbanism and Goodbye to Commuting
Submitted by Heather Smith on Wed, 05/02/2007 - 3:47pmHere is an excerpt from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette featuring Andres Duany discussing how broadband can complement New Urbanist communities. The article quoted Andres saying Telecommuting can be a lonely lifestyle, but a well-designed neighborhood should provide enough social interaction. Tel... read more »
New Urbanism for Austin
Submitted by aslesen on Mon, 04/16/2007 - 4:48pmAndrés Duany and local reporter Katherine Gregor discuss new developments in Austin Texas. Mr. Duany critiques Austin's civic pride, while drumming up excitement for the city's hosting of CNU XVI.
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Philadelphia forum shows urban planning not priority in mayor's race
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Tue, 04/10/2007 - 7:13amApril 10, 2007 Philadelphia forum shows urban planning not priority in mayor's race
By Inga Saffron , Inquirer Architecture Critic
This was supposed to be the year in which urban planning took center stage as an issue in Philadelphia politics, along with crime and schools. But if last night's mayor... read more »
more evidence that smart growth isn't just for liberals
Submitted by MLewyn on Thu, 04/05/2007 - 7:43pm"Sanford seeks sprawl control."
That's the headline in a recent issue of the Columbia (SC) State (http://www.thestate.com/154/story/19190.html). Mark Sanford, the state's impeccably conservative governor, was "omnipresent" at a conference on sprawl, moderated by Andres Duany. It isn't quite clea... read more »
The Beloved Cul-de-Sac Gets Critical Press – L.A. Times
Submitted by JonZirkle on Thu, 03/29/2007 - 6:15pmThe cul-de-sac is losing favor with most planners and many homeowners, minus sprawl-lovin’ Southern California, according to a recent L.A. Times article. After decades hearing of trapped teenagers and families forced to drive everywhere to access basic services, communities nationwide are seeking... read more »
Austin Business Journal: Austin to host CNUXVI
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Wed, 03/28/2007 - 11:44amNew urbanism event being held in Austin
Austin Business Journal
11:17 AM CDT Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Austin's efforts to create a denser and more active urban core have helped
it land a major conference that will draw an estimated 2,000 attendees next
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Shifts in Consumer Preferences Help New Urbanism Weather Real Estate Storm
Submitted by Filmanowicz on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 10:40pmA new Gfk Roper study shows Americans developing especially positive attitudes toward New Urbanism and neighborhoods where people live near each other (New Urbanism phrased another way).
Judging from a report in the Denver Post, this study is a keeper. Here are a few quotes:
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yes, a city can get families
Submitted by MLewyn on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 10:20pmSome people have argued that even if compact cities are terrific at attracting single people, they will never attract well-off families. But an article in today's N.Y, Times
(at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/23/nyregion/23kid.html) suggests that if a city is attractive enough and compact enough, i... read more »
John Norquist Speaks in Glasgow
Submitted by HDittmar on Thu, 03/15/2007 - 5:30pmRethink needed on Clyde regeneration, says US expert
Glasgow Herald
GERRY BRAIDEN March 13 2007
The vision for the regeneration of the Clyde will need to be re-worked if it's not to become an opportunity lost, a leading US expert in urban renewal has warned.
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