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Formerly called New Urban Network/New Urban News

09/02/2026

Lived experience and urbanism
The impact of urbanism on day-to-day life may be the strongest argument for change.

The impact of urbanism on day-to-day life may be the strongest argument for change.

09/01/2026

The impact of a downtown plan
A drawing showing the implementation of the West Palm Beach master plan and code inspired me to tell the story of its impact.
Let the ride begin: An image shows how West Palm Beach is a different place three decades after a master plan and code.

Let the ride begin: An image shows how West Palm Beach is a different place three decades after a master plan and code.

08/24/2026

Offering experience, intelligence, and wisdom for climate action.
A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists is an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level. Read the review by Carl Elefante, author of Going for Zero.

A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists is an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level.

08/21/2026

Cute infill houses are affordable without subsidy
The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price.

The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price.

08/19/2026

Duany’s 25 top American cities, and why the grid is key
Most of these cities are built on a grid, an important point, according to the CNU founder and internationally known planner. The article includes a link to On the Park Bench next week, when Duany will present a critique of current New Urbanism practice.
https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2026/08/19/duany’s-25-top-american-cities

Most of these cities are built on a grid, an important point, according to the CNU founder and internationally known planner.

08/10/2026

The case for the return of the 3-5 story city
Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods. We need to emphasize this scale more. Read the article by Dorian Moore:

Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods. We need to emphasize this scale more.

07/31/2026

Homestead has a chance to build downtown
A new BRT line brings transit to an underdeveloped central district with ample frontage for development.

A new BRT line brings transit to an underdeveloped central district with ample frontage for development.

07/22/2026

Walkability isn't just a lifestyle preference—it's a market advantage. New data from the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers continue to seek neighborhoods where daily needs are within an easy walk. The trend reinforces what New Urbanists have long argued: walkability creates value for people and communities.

A nationwide Realtors survey reveals that a majority of Americans prefer a walkable neighborhood, and they are willing to pay for it. That tracks with higher values in highly walkable neighborhoods.

07/13/2026

A new infill cottage development in Brunswick Georgia shows how CNU Legacy Projects can move from concept to construction. What began as a pro bono design effort by KUA through the Congress for the New Urbanism is now becoming missing middle housing that expands choices. The cottages add compact, walkable homes that fit into an existing neighborhood while creating opportunities for people who want a smaller footprint and a stronger sense of community. This project highlights the lasting impact of Legacy Projects: practical urban design, local collaboration, and implementation that continues long after the charrette ends.

The Reynolds Cottages are a fine example of missing middle housing, reusing a vacant block in Brunswick, Georgia.

07/09/2026

They heard the whistle blow, 30 years in advance
Addison Circle was designed as a transit-oriented development three decades before the transit line opened. The far-sighted vision became a reality last fall, spurring more mixed-use development.

Addison Circle was designed as a transit-oriented development three decades before the transit line opened. The far-sighted dream became a reality last fall, spurring more mixed-use development.

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