Now that we’ve dealt with the problems. lets talk about what I personally really liked at the Congress this year. Being in a true walkable city. I used a motor vehicle three times, from the airport, to Silo City (which had so much of the pedestrian friendly street furniture ripped out, it was like a… Continue reading CNU Post Mortem-Part 2: What I Loved
Category: CNU 22
CNU 22 Post-Mortem Part 1: Addressing the Criticisms
Before I talk about what I liked about specific parts of the Congress, I want to once again speak to where I see the movement going and what it needs to do to get better. This is partly in response to the open letter to new urbanism published on Sunday morning by Colin Dabkowski in… Continue reading CNU 22 Post-Mortem Part 1: Addressing the Criticisms
The Rest of CNU 22 Recap, powered by Storify
So let’s just say the remainder of CNU and my weekend was a whirlwind. But it was fun. And for those of you sick of me using the words CNU, be patient, I’ll be done by Thursday, and you’ll have that podcast I promised last week, On the Privilege of Travel, for your listening… Continue reading The Rest of CNU 22 Recap, powered by Storify
CNU 22 Thursday Recap, Powered by Storify
My second full day here in Buffalo was amazing. I really enjoyed the insights expressed in the morning plenary, especially by Harriet Tregoning, former DC Planning Director and working with HUD with their Sustainable Communities grants. Both presentations made it clear that millennials (i.e. the next generation) are here to stay and need to be… Continue reading CNU 22 Thursday Recap, Powered by Storify
CNU 22 Wednesday Recap Powered by Storify
Good evening from Buffalo! I hope everyone has had a wonderful first day of the Congress. I spent most of my day writing, picking up my badge, running into old friends and I monitored the backchannel of the opening plenary from the Lobby Bar at the Statler while having a great discussion on places and community… Continue reading CNU 22 Wednesday Recap Powered by Storify
So We Made It to CNU22…
Good morning folks. After a half day of work, I began to embark on my adventure of traveling to Buffalo for CNU22. Here’s how I bid farewell to Greensboro. And a stop with my brother/cousin at the airport Natty Greenes, which is only really one of the house microbrews and the standard airport bar/grill menu.… Continue reading So We Made It to CNU22…
First+Main Media, the Videographers of New Urbanism
One of the best ways to get a taste of what the CNU is like is to watch one of the many videos produced at congresses over the years produced by First+Main Media. I first came in contact with their work when I watched their first episode of American Makeover TV, Sprawlanta. This was back… Continue reading First+Main Media, the Videographers of New Urbanism
The Black Urbanist Radio Episode 2: CNU Preview and What’s Your Place? with Malcolm Kenton
Going to CNU 22? What should you see? What is Kristen looking forward to? Learn the answers to both of those questions on this week’s episode. Plus, Kristen asks newly minted National Association of Railroad Passengers(NARP) Council Member Malcolm Kenton What’s Your [His] Place? Show Notes CNU 22 Official Conference Page CNU Next Gen 11… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Episode 2: CNU Preview and What’s Your Place? with Malcolm Kenton
CNU 22 Preview: What I Hope to See
Yesterday I told you what you should see at CNU 22. This is what I personally hope to see. Vigorous NextGen Debate I’ve just volunteered myself to either do a traditional PK like I did at 2012’s CNU or a debate, on a topic somewhat of my choosing, at our Friday night NextGen gathering. I… Continue reading CNU 22 Preview: What I Hope to See
CNU 22 Preview: What Not To Miss
As I’m sitting to write this, we are one week away from the activities of the Congress of New Urbanism 22 in Buffalo, NY. Activities begin with tours, and an opening night networking event and end up with one more closing networking event. As you can tell, a lot of this conference is networking and… Continue reading CNU 22 Preview: What Not To Miss