Adaptive reuse of extraordinary impact The 1907 Block in Rogers, Arkansas, catalyzed the redevelopment of downtown and established the city as a culinary hub. High Street Real Estate & Development won a 2026 CNU Charter Award in The Block,...

The 1907 Block in Rogers, AR, sparked downtown redevelopment and culinary fame. Congrats to High Street Real Estate, 2026 CNU Charter Award winner. See it in person at #CNU34 next month!
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Congrats to Range Co., 2026 CNU Charter Award winner for The Block, Street, and Building category!
See South Street Cottages in person at #CNU34 next month. 🏘️
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District transformation starts with streets, blocks La Plaza District looks like many suburban commercial areas, but a new street plan would enable incremental change into a mixed-use, walkable downtown gateway.

Discover yet another #CNU34 Legacy Project in Rogers, AR: "District transformation starts with streets, blocks."
La Plaza District looks like many suburban commercial areas, but a new street plan would enable incremental change into a mixed-use, walkable gateway.
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CNU 34 | Program Living up to its name, CNU34 will take place in multiple locations across the two largest cities in the NWA region: Bentonville and Fayetteville. You can learn more about the vibe of each place by rea...

From Specialty Programs for builders & local gov't officials to exciting tours & insightful sessions, #CNU34 offers something for everyone interested in creating great places that love people. Check out the full program and register today!
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New beach town is a model for regional growth Seabrook, Washington, has created a model for Transect-based town design in an economically challenged part of the state. Seabrook Land Company won the 2026 Charter Award Grand Prize in the Neighborho...

Last week we shared our full list of 2026 Charter Award winners. Today, meet Grand Prize winner Seabrook Land Company from Seabrook, WA! Learn more at #CNU34, May 12-16 in Northwest Arkansas. #NewUrbanism
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I'll be presenting an exciting 2-day workshop at #CNU34 with @citizen-cate.bsky.social @ebwhamilton.bsky.social @jeffspeck.bsky.social @mikelydon.bsky.social @toddlitman.bsky.social @tonyjordan.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social:

"Using data and AI to set minimum parking requirements."

040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches - FayetteForward In episode 40, Mallory Baches, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, shares the vision behind CNU 34 and why Northwest Arkansas is uniquely po...

Our President @mallorybaches.bsky.social sat down with @fayetteforward.show to discuss why NW Arkansas is uniquely positioned to host #CNU34. She offers a compelling look at how this booming region can become a national model for intentional growth.
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Mountain biking in NW Arkansas

Thaden school in Bentonville

University of Arkansas football crowd

AIA gold medalist building in Arkansas

#CNU34 offers 30+ ways to explore urbanism in Northwest Arkansas by foot, bike, bus, scooter, and boat! Reserve mountain bike rides or join architecture-focused tours at Thaden School and University of Arkansas. Tours fill fast. Details at cnu.org/cnu34/tours

Learn how to build walkable cities for free. From the prosaic (building, fire, and zoning code reform) to the sublime (designing & drawing beautiful public spaces), we’ll be covering it.

Apply for a #CNU34 scholarship by March 31st. Learn more and apply here: cnu.org/cnu34/schola...

CNU 34 Northwest Arkansas This May, CNU 34 takes place in Northwest Arkansas, a region often described through superlatives: fast-growing, well-funded, unusually collaborative for its size and scale. It is an interconnected sy...

For more info on #CNU34:
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Come join us!

Have questions about single-stair apartment buildings? @alexhrwtz.bsky.social & I will be presenting on this on May 14 at #CNU34. Come ask us!

Alex co-authored The Pew Charitable Trusts groundbreaking research on the safety of single-stair buildings in the US. Here's the session description:🧵

Be a #CNU34 volunteer!
Our volunteers enjoy friendly peer networking and deeply discounted registration while supporting a smooth and enjoyable Congress for all. Learn more and sign up for one or more shifts at cnu.org/cnu34/volunt...

New Walmart headquarters embedded in urban fabric The mass-timber Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, is built into the street grid with a regional bike-ped trail through the middle.

Our latest Public Square piece showcases what you'll discover at #CNU34: "New Walmart headquarters embedded in urban fabric."
The mass-timber Home Office in Bentonville, AR is built into street grid w/ a regional bike-ped trail thru the middle.
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Scholarship info with photo of Arkansas landmark

Attend #CNU34 on scholarship!
We are pleased to offer a number of General Scholarships as well as the Richard McLaughlin Scholarship for elected officials. The application deadline has been extended through March 31st. Learn more and apply here: cnu.org/cnu34/schola...

A new model for walkable community colleges An innovative plan in Northwest Arkansas would convert a commuter campus to a 24-hour college community.

Our latest Public Square article highlights a campus plan in the #CNU34 host region: "A new model for walkable community colleges."
An innovative plan in Northwest Arkansas would convert a commuter campus to a 24-hour college community.
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CNU 34 | Registration Early Bird Registration - Now Open CNU 34.Northwest Arkansas will take place from May 12-16, 2026 with additional workshops and tours available throughout that time. You can view all the information o...

#CNU34 Early Bird discounts end March 30th! Join us this May in Northwest Arkansas for specialty programming, tours, and outstanding inter-disciplinary sessions.
#NewUrbanism Register now: cnu.org/cnu34/regist...

Mixed-use village planned at rural crossroads The first CNU 2026 Legacy Project creates a plan for a mixed-use village in growing Northwest Arkansas.

#CNU34 news from Public Square: "Mixed-use village planned at rural crossroads."
The first CNU 2026 Legacy Project creates a plan for a mixed-use village in growing Northwest Arkansas.
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CNU 34 Northwest Arkansas This May, CNU 34 takes place in Northwest Arkansas, a region often described through superlatives: fast-growing, well-funded, unusually collaborative for its size and scale. It is an interconnected sy...

To make our cities affordable, walkable, and safe, America needs building code reform. Our session will be one of several at #CNU34 where we discuss and debate which reforms are needed (& which aren't).

#CNU34 will be May 12-16. Learn more and register today at cnu.org/cnu34

#NewUrbanism #FireCode

Have questions about this? Come to #CNU34 & ask us!

SAFE & AFFORDABLE: LEGALIZING TALLER SINGLE-STAIR APARTMENT BUILDINGS
Speakers: @alexhrwtz.bsky.social, co-author of the Pew Charitable Trusts groundbreaking research on the observed safety of modern single-stair buildings in the US, & yours truly

CNU kicks off its 2026 Legacy Projects Three urban design projects this month aim to leave a lasting mark on Northwest Arkansas, the site of CNU 34 in May.

CNU kicks off 2026 Legacy Projects: Three urban design projects this month aim to leave a lasting mark on Northwest Arkansas, the site of #CNU34 in May.
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@arktimes.bsky.social

I could not be more excited to bring these thought leaders to the @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social stage at #CNU34 in Northwest Arkansas in May!

#CNU34 Keynote speakers announced: Raj Chetty, Professor of Economics @harvard.edu & Director of @oppinsights.bsky.social and
@ericklinenberg.bsky.social Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU.

Learn more and register today at cnu.org/cnu34
#NewUrbanism #NorthwestArkansas

The ‘missing middle’ of zoning code reform Beyond the battles between NIMBY and YIMBY, a third option— call it “QUIMBY”—offers a promising path forward.

Guest post from
Michael Mehaffy: "The 'missing middle' of zoning reform." He'll be at #CNU34 to explore QUIMBY further with along with White Salmon mayor Marla Keethler and others. #Zoning #NewUrbanism
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The One Quality Most ‘Super-Agers’ Share

New Urbanists keep preaching the virtues of compact, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods where it's easy to socialize.

Researchers keep publishing studies that suggest we're right.

#CNU34
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Jeremy Lake, our Principal & Director of Community Design, recently served on the 2026 @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social Charter Awards Jury—and came away inspired by the breadth of great work advancing equitable, sustainable, connected communities.

#CNU34 #NewUrbanism

Huge thanks to our 2026 Charter Awards jury for their thoughtful selection process! Stay tuned for the winning projects and join us at #CNU34 to celebrate! #CharterAwards #CNU #NewUrbanism cnu.org/what-we-do/c...

CNU 34 | Sponsorship Become a CNU 34 Sponsor today! Sponsoring CNU 34 is a powerful and impactful way to show leadership and invest in the future of Northwest Arkansas. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to building...

Sponsor CNU 34 to show leadership and invest in Northwest Arkansas's future. Help build thriving communities while positioning your business in vital conversations about growth and design. Learn more: cnu.org/cnu34/sponsor #CNU34

CNU 34 | Sponsorship Become a CNU 34 Sponsor today! Sponsoring CNU 34 is a powerful and impactful way to show leadership and invest in the future of Northwest Arkansas. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to building...

Shape the future of walkable, people-centered places at #CNU34! Become a sponsor to: ✨ Show commitment to sustainable communities ✨ Connect with 1,500+ leaders ✨ Promote your brand ✨ Support innovative solutions! Learn more: cnu.org/cnu34/sponsor

Final Reminder! #CNU34 Session Proposals are due by 11:59 PM tomorrow, Nov. 11th. Read about the Congress Focus, session types, proposal guidelines, and submit here: cnusubmissions.secure-platform.com/sessions/

The Call for CNU 34 Session Proposals now closes Tuesday (11/11)!
Submit by November 11th for #CNU34 Northwest Arkansas: A Future Built on New Urbanism. Learn more and submit now at cnusubmissions.secure-platform.com/sessions/