Resources: Links

A non-profit centered in Chicago that focuses on building better communities through environmental improvement.

The Next Generation of New Urbanists are young professionals and students who are helping to move the principles of New Urbanism forward into the future.

A collection of audio, video, and presentations from CNU XIV in Providence, RI, June 2006.

Multi-modal scientific and practical transportation organization for traffic engineers, planners, and others involved with surface transport.

Safe and affordable homes designed to be more than shelter, Katrina Cottages build communities. This site provides links to designers and manufacturers who provide plans, kits, modular construction, and/or stick-built construction of Katrina Cottages.

Latino growth is occurring at a time that California faces a choice: developing compact cities and preserving the environment, or increasing both urban sprawl and slums. The growing Latino population will help California, and America, make the right choice.

The institute helps people build community capacity for collaboration to create healthy community plans.

Provides on-target coverage of new urbanist projects, trends, and issues eight times a year. Order subscriptions, back issues, and books online, including the updated New Urbanism: Comprehensive Report & Best Practices Guide. CNU members receive a subscription to New Urban News with their membership.

Site for New Urbanist-designed town of Seaside, Florida.

A non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system.

Capsule reviews of New Urbanism on the West Coast of the U.S.

Since 1975, 1000 Friends of Oregon has worked to protect the state’s natural heritage by directing urban growth.

A tool, resource, idea bank and step-by step guide to Design in affordable housing. Home of AIA's Affordable Green Guidelines.

AFT is a non-profit aimed at protecting United States farmland, and promoting environmentally sound farming practices.

his AIA site includes access to job listings, continuing education, media updates, and a search engine for contacts.

Provides access to APA and AICP- related information. Includes updates on recent planning legislation and a book catalog.

Contains links, a calendar, and membership information for this non-profit dedicated to 'arms reduction, protection of the natural and built environment and socially responsible development.'

A resource center for bicycle and pedestrian advocates. Contains much information and updates on state legislature.

The Center aims to inform the national debate on the impact of government policies and private sector actions on urban areas.

A bookstore's recommended reading list, compiled with help from CNU.