Congress for the New Urbanism

08/28/2026

UPDATE: Legacy Project RFP deadline extended to 9/10

CNU and the Twin Cities’ Local Host Committee (LHC) for invite municipalities, community-based non-profits, neighborhood organizations and other interested parties to apply for low-cost technical assistance from leading national urban design firms. Design workshops will bring over $150,000 in pro-bono design assistance to address local issues related to the mission of CNU. Final participants will be selected based on need and readiness to implement short-term strategies from the workshop.

Apply by 9/10/2026, see other important dates and learn more at link.

Location: Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota 2027 Legacy Projects Closing: September 10, 2026 Full RFP Applicant Guide Overview In June 2027, the Twin Cities will host the 35th annual gathering of Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)—an interdisciplinary group of planners, designers, civic leaders, ...

08/26/2026

Carl Elefante, author, Principal Emeritus with Quinn Evans architects and CNU33 speaker, shares his review of our newest publication, "A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists," which he calls "an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level."

Follow the link for his full review:

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

08/25/2026

From Public Square: "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.

08/24/2026

TOMORROW (8/25) the webinar series welcomes Andres Duany and Rob Steuteville for “New Urbanism 2.0.” They will discuss the controversial arguments and compelling critiques of New Urbanism and how the movement can be renewed.
https://newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/otpb-new-urbanism-2

08/21/2026

"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.

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

08/19/2026

Next Tuesday, August 25 at 12pm ET, join us for our next On the Park Bench webinar: “New Urbanism 2.0.” Join Andres Duany and Rob Steuteville for a discussion about how New Urbanism's techniques and doctrines may require real rethinking.

As always, this webinar is available for 1 AICP continuing education credit if viewed live as well as 1 CNU-A continuing education credit if viewed live or recorded.

Register here: https://newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/otpb-new-urbanism-2

08/17/2026

Tomorrow (8/18) at 12pm ET, the On the Park Bench webinar series welcomes authors Victor Dover and John Massengale for “Author's Forum: Street Design.” They will discuss the many changes in the design of city streets in the last 10-15 years.
https://newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/otpb-authors-forum-street-design-registration

08/14/2026

Back-to-school season reminds us that strong communities help students thrive!
Join us in supporting CNU as we advocate for walkable neighborhoods, safe routes to school, and vibrant places where families can learn, grow, and connect.

https://newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

08/12/2026

Next Tuesday, August 18 at 12pm ET, join us for our On the Park Bench webinar: “Author's Forum: Street Design.” Authors Victor Dover and John Massengale will discuss the long-awaited second edition of “Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns.”

As always, this webinar is available for 1 AICP continuing education credit if viewed live as well as 1 CNU-A continuing education credit if viewed live or recorded.

Register here: https://newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/otpb-authors-forum-street-design-registration

08/10/2026

"The case for the return of the 3-5 story city," a Public Square guest post.
Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods.

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.