In May, Cincinnati will host the Congress for the New Urbanism annual conference. Unlike more common conferences, CNU-32 will immerse its attendees into the region. At the Congress we’ll have 30 tours of the region, several social events, and more than 70 immersive sessions. These sessions, which will all examine the challenges and potential of Restorative Urbanism, will be of great value to anyone throughout the Midwest who wants to make their community more economically robust, pedestrian-friendly, and fertile for their preferred kind of growth.
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is a multi-disciplinary organization composed of planners, architects, real estate developers, lenders & economic development officials, local government elected officials & staff, transportation designers, and community advocates. CNU champions walkable urbanism by providing resources, education, and technical assistance to create resilient, people-centered places.
The Congress is open to anyone – including elected and administrative government officials, real estate developers & home-builders, lenders and economic development officials, planners & architects, transportation officials & planners, businesses, and community advocates – regardless of their membership in CNU. So please forward this newsletter to anyone who may want to hear from experts in their field about an array of topics involving the creation, restoration, and operation of cherished urban places.
Early Bird Registration is open now through March 31st! Register here!
Volunteer with CNU!
Volunteers who complete 8 hours of service will receive a highly discounted rate ($100) to attend the Congress. Volunteer roles include support for registration, tours, sessions, and special events. Please help us make this a pleasant and informative event for all!
Sign up to be a CNU 32 volunteer today! https://www.cnu.org/cnu32/volunteers
Legacy Projects
Each year, in conjunction with its annual Congress, CNU invites municipalities and neighborhood organizations within the Congress's host region to apply for pro-bono technical assistance from leading urban design firms. Each expert-led Legacy Project is aimed at empowering local leaders, advocates, and residents in underserved communities to implement New Urbanist principles that help people and businesses in their communities thrive.
The four Legacy Projects for CNU-32 in Cincinnati represent a broad cross-section of Midwestern conditions as well as opportunities to examine Restorative Urbanism firsthand.
Norwood, Ohio – a small enclave city, surrounded by Cincinnati, which is reinventing itself in a post-industrial economy with a focus on improving mobility options.
(Charrette: 2/20/2024 - 2/22/2024)
Xenia, Ohio – a medium sized city near Dayton, Ohio with an opportunity to leverage its growing bike path network and convert rail-serving properties into a trail-oriented hub of activities.
(Charrette: 2/27/2024 - 2/29/2024)
Camp Washington – an urban industrial neighborhood within Cincinnati working to define and energize its business district.
(Charrette: 2/27/2024 - 3/1/2024)
Amelia, Ohio – two exurban townships (Pierce and Batavia) dealing with the impact of a state highway, a dissolved village, and the desire to create a more walkable heart.
(Charrette: 3/11/2024 - 3/13/2024)
All are welcome to attend any of the planning charettes. Legacy projects will be showcased at the Congress in May.