Heading to CNU

Programming next week is going to be focused on the 23rd Congress for the New Urbanism. We're podcasting throughout and will be sharing updates as we go. Chuck is headed to Wisconsin this weekend for an event, the on to Dallas.

April 24-25 - Stevens Point, WI  - Half day training session, AICP Credits will be offered - Register Here
April 28 - Dallas, TX - Curbside Chat
April 30 - Dallas, TX - Member Appreciation Event
May 13 - Fargo, ND - Curbside Chat
May 14 - Grand Forks, ND - Curbside Chat
May 19 - Hays, KS - Curbside Chat
May 21 - Lewiston, ME - Conference Keynote
June 17 - Boston, MA - Conference Keynote
June 18 - Denver, CO - Strong Towns on Tap
June 23 - Detroit, MI - Conference Panel
June 30 - Des Moines, IA - Conference Keynote

In case you missed it....

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Getting Back on Track: What To Do When the Local Budget Feels out of Control
Getting Back on Track: What To Do When the Local Budget Feels out of Control

Elected officials across North America are grappling with budget shortfalls and financial uncertainty. Pasadena, California is only one example. Last year, their expenses increased by 13.8% but revenues only rose 0.6%. If things are going to improve, city officials need to take a new approach.

Portland’s Housing Policies Are Delivering. Will Other Cities Catch Up?
Portland’s Housing Policies Are Delivering. Will Other Cities Catch Up?

Here’s how Portland, Oregon, is getting more housing built that blends into existing neighborhoods and earns the approval of nearby residents, all while increasing affordability and supporting the local community.

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Bringing the Benefits of Passenger Rail to Utah
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Bringing the Benefits of Passenger Rail to Utah

Mike Christensen is the executive director of the Utah Rail Passenger Association. Today, he joins Tiffany to discuss the benefits of passenger rail, including how it can lead to more productive land use. (Transcript included.)

How Cities Are Cutting Red Tape and Making Housing Development Easier
How Cities Are Cutting Red Tape and Making Housing Development Easier

Cities across North America are recognizing the value of preapproved plans. Here’s why they’re so appealing and how their implementation is affecting cities.

How To Handle the Looming Shortage of Senior Housing
How To Handle the Looming Shortage of Senior Housing

The U.S. senior housing market is poised to shift from a surplus to a shortage in the next five years. In this episode, Abby and Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns’ director of Movement Building, discuss the implications of this shift and how to give more options to seniors. (Transcript included.)

More Homes, Less Hassle: Tulsa's New Approach
More Homes, Less Hassle: Tulsa's New Approach

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is joining a growing list of cities that have integrated preapproved plans into their housing toolkits. This approach makes it easier for small-scale developers to complete projects quickly and cheaply.

Bottom-Up Shorts: How To Capture the Rhythm of a City
Bottom-Up Shorts: How To Capture the Rhythm of a City

Varsha Gopal is an architect from Chennai, India. She joins Norm today to discuss discuss two research projects she recently conducted in her city and what they taught her about thriving cities, urban design and community engagement. (Transcript included.)

If Drag Racing Is a Problem, Your Streets Are Designed Wrong
If Drag Racing Is a Problem, Your Streets Are Designed Wrong

The South Dakota Legislature is considering implementing harsher penalties to deter drag racing on streets. This ignores the street design that allows people to drag race in the first place.

Remembering Donald Shoup: A Legacy of Curiosity, Credibility and Kindness
Remembering Donald Shoup: A Legacy of Curiosity, Credibility and Kindness

In this episode Chuck is joined by urban designer Victor Dover. They discuss the work and legacy of Dr. Donald Shoup, an engineer and professor of urban planning who revolutionized the fields of urban planning and parking reform with his book “The High Cost of Free Parking.” (Transcript included.)

Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How To Maximize Every Inch of Space
Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How To Maximize Every Inch of Space

In historic cities, land was treated as a scarce resource and every inch of it was used with ingenuity. This created productive and charming places that could meet the evolving needs of residents. Here are a few ways we can bring that traditional productivity and adaptable charm to modern cities.

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Applying Big City Lessons to a Small Town
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Applying Big City Lessons to a Small Town

Maricela Sanchez is a city council member and anesthesiologist from Prosser, Washington. She has lived in several major cities, including LA, San Francisco and NYC. She joins today’s episode to discuss how her travels and profession molded her perspective on what makes a town safe and resilient. (Transcript included.)

A Traffic Safety Bill in Illinois Could Save Lives — but Cities Can Act Sooner
A Traffic Safety Bill in Illinois Could Save Lives — but Cities Can Act Sooner

A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would require the state DOT to conduct traffic studies after crashes involving pedestrian fatalities. This is a great step in the right direction, and it highlights how local officials can take action too.

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