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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago
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A passionate group of Chicagoans dedicated to reclaiming our homes, blocks, streets, parks, neighborhoods, city, region, and environment to foster diverse, equitable and healthy living conditions.
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Who's excited to toast recent wins and make new urbanist plans for 2026 at Haymarket Brewing? Connect with us and other Chicago advocacy organizations at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party on Dec. 17!

Details/RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party
Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!
www.eventbrite.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
I think we can all get behind the fight for better streets in 2026! Grab your tickets for @betterstreetschicago.org's annual fundraiser here: www.betterstreetschicago.org/annual-fundr...
2025 Annual Fundraiser — Better Streets Chicago
Get your tickets to Better Streets Chicago's 3rd Annual Fundraiser on November 5th and help power our work for another year!
www.betterstreetschicago.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
It was so cool to chat with the next generation of city planners and new urbanists alongside our friends @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, @parkingreform.org, Chaddick Institute & more at the Climate Action Museum tonight! Our future is in good hands, y'all. ❤️
Students and recent grads hear about Parking Reform Network at the Climate Action museum Students and recent grads hear about Strong Towns Chicago at the Climate Action museum Two attendees discuss an exhibit at climate action museum Students mingle at climate action museum
October 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
ICYMI, our latest Substack post features a bunch of opportunities to connect this month. Let's get out there!
#Chicago #newurbanism #events #historicpreservation #planning #tacticalurbanism #wickerpark #YIMBY
open.substack.com/pub/cnuchica...
Planning for New Urbanism
A preview of our collaboration with the American Planning Association, plus a preservationist primer and pics from Park(ing) Day
open.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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abundanthousingil.bsky.social
Ald. Fuentes plans to "opt in" the entire 26th Ward to allow accessory dwelling units! 🎉

Without opt-in: 31% of 26th Ward allows ADUs
With opt-in: 💯

Thanks to Ald. Fuentes, thousands of additional homeowners in Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and Hermosa will be able to build an ADU as-of-right. 🏘️
October 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
There's still time to weigh in on future transit priorities! Take a few minutes to fill out CTA's survey right now 🙏
www.transitchicago.com/2026budget/
chicagocta.bsky.social cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · Oct 1
Thank you to the hundreds of riders who came out to share their thoughts & ideas at the Budget Town Hall meetings! There's still time to take our short survey to share more about why you use the CTA & why public transportation is important to you & your community.

www.transitchicago.com/2026budget/
October 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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jmisci.bsky.social
Chicago took a step forward for housing affordability today! Accessory dwelling units—such as my home for the last 2 years—are now legal to build in 135% more of the city.

It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. Thank your alderman and tell them you want even more housing options. @stevevance.net
Me sitting with Steven Vance @stevevance in city hall council chamber City council with a screen showing green “yes” votes for ADU expansion ordinance
September 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
We had so much fun at Park(ing) Day crafting #Chicago architectural gems & chatting about homegrown solutions to affordable housing challenges! @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @strongtownschicago.bsky.social
Kids color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks in front of an assembled miniature house Kids and adults color sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts outside under the el tracks A kid colors sheets of paper Chicago house cutouts on a green fake grass mat installed in a parking lot fest People discuss affordable housing in front of three models of Chicago architectural buildings under an umbrella
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Let's reimagine parking this Saturday! Join us at @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social for a free fest w/local bands, brews, food & interactive exhibits
RSVP ⏬️
www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-da... @strongtownschicago.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social
PARK(ing) Day 2025: A Celebration of Community and Urban Transformation
Join PARK(ing) Day on 9/20! We're turning parking lots at Demo & Dovetail breweries into parks w/ music, food & urbanist fun
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September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Looking for some evidence of how awesome #Chicago is (+ how much better it could be)? Spend the weekend of Sep. 13-14 with Emerging New Urbanists! Get tix here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-de-c...
Urban De-Code - Chicago
"De-Code" transformative projects alongside the visionaries behind them. How can zoning, transit, & walkability shape communities?
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August 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
I don't know about you but in Chicago we use bouncy houses and food as instruments of tactical urbanism and it works pretty nicely ✨️
#blockparty #neighborhoods #activestreets #tacticalurbanism #Chicago
Blue bouncy house in the middle of a residential street in Chicago Neighbors line up to eat potluck together out on their sidewalk during a block party in Chicago
August 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Would you look at that? CNU Chicago now has a Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/cnuchica...
Chicago’s First Housing-a-Thon: Alliances, Historic Solutions & New Paths Forward
From ADUs to reforms to tactical urbanism, citizens and experts came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Chicago
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August 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Kicked off tonight's housing-a-thon problem-solving w/ @quigley.house.gov: "We're going to have to make really tough decisions & you're the best and brightest."✨️ Thx to @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @parkingreform.org, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social for helping make this awesome event possible 💪
A group of new urbanists discuss issues and solutions for Chicago at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute A group of new urbanists discuss issues and solutions for Chicago at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute Rep. Mike Quigley addresses a group of new urbanists discuss at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute
August 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Excited about hosting this unique, free event with our friends at @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, & @parkingreform.org. Get your tix + be part of the solution! 💪

www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-a-... #housing #incrementaldevelopment #adus #parkingreform #housingathon
Housing-a-thon
Join us for energizing, small-group discussions rotating around a variety of housing topics!
www.eventbrite.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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abundanthousingil.bsky.social
“For every $1 invested in the CTA, Metra, and Pace, the region sees $13 in economic output.” 🚇💰
July 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Whew, who's ready for happy hour? 😅 We'd love to see you at our upcoming event on the Riverwalk w/ Emerging New Urbanists at Northman Beer & Cider Bar on July 29 at 6:30pm. If you have Qs or want to RSVP, please reach out to [email protected].
Flyer for happy hour on the riverwalk
July 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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yonahfreemark.com
Chicago basically eliminated parking requirements near transit citywide except downtown today!

Transit = within 1/2 mi of CTA rail & 1/4 mi of some well-served bus routes.

[Downtown carve-out is odd. But downtown developers can better handle bureaucracy they must still undergo for parking relief.]
City Council reduced parking mandates in a big way today - Chicago Cityscape - Blog
The Chicago City Council adopted O2025-0015577 — introduced by 1st Ward Alderperson La Spata — today that eliminates parking mandates for a...
www.chicagocityscape.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Per @heathercherone.bsky.social, "A federal probe found that aldermanic prerogative fuels segregation in Chicago and violates the civil rights of Black and Latino residents by limiting the creation of affordable housing."

#adus #affordablehousing #Chicago #citycouncil news.wttw.com/2025/07/15/k...
Key City Panel Votes 13-7 to Legalize Coach Houses, Granny Flats Across Chicago
If approved by the City Council on Wednesday, the measure would weaken the decades-old tradition known as aldermanic prerogative that gives a City Council member the final authority over housing devel...
news.wttw.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Legalize ADUs in Chicago!

We are so. close. Show your support by signing on the dotted line:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/su...
#adus #Chicago #accessorydwellingunits #cottagelife #affordablehousing #housing #tinyhome
Support ADUs citywide in Chicago
What's going on? Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are only legal in five pilot areas in Chicago, which were established May 1, 2022. Since the pilot areas were established, 106 permits tota...
actionnetwork.org
July 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Albany Park be all like "parking lots are for people, too" 😍

#lotjams #albanypark #albanyparkchamber #chicago #taiko #globalrootslocalheart
Neighbors hanging out in a parking lot in Albany Park watching a Japanese drumming performance Japanese drumming performance in Albany Park Chicago Band playing in a parking lot in Albany Park Chicago Japanese drumming performance in a parking lot in Albany Park Chicago
July 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Looking for Fri. plans? This free #Bronzeville walking tour covers local history/culture + ideas on repurposing Overton Elementary. And it ends in an outdoor film screening! www.eventbrite.com/e/bronzevill... @aiachicago.bsky.social @strongtownschicago.bsky.social @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social
Bronzeville Walking Tour | Strong Towns Chicago
Join us for a fun and informative walking tour of Chicago's vibrant Bronzeville with Strong Towns Chicago, AIA Chicago, and CNU Midwest!
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June 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Overheard in Rogers Park... #fundtransit @chicagocta.bsky.social #loyolabeach #mural #masstransit #chicago #chicagotransit
A mural near Loyola Beach with a bus and train on it that says "$ fund our trains and busses" underneath
June 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Right now, public transit needs us as much as we need it. 👇
Take action to save public transit in Chicago! · Better Streets Chicago
# Take the pledge to join the fight for public transit! State legislators had until midnight May 31st to pass funding that would prevent our transit agencies from being forced to start planning 40% s...
www.mobilize.us
June 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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If you are in Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Park, Ravenswood or North Center, please join this transit webinar on Thursday

You can RSVP and submit questions using this form

✍️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This image shows a promotional flyer for a "Transit Webinar with Your Legislators" scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:30 AM on Zoom. The top of the dark blue background displays text inviting viewers to join Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Senator Ram Villivalam, Representative Margaret Croke, and Representative Ann Williams. Below this text are four professional headshot photographs of individuals in business attire arranged in a row. A beige banner across the middle states: "RSVP AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE EVENT HERE: BIT.LY/TRANSITTOWNHALL6" The bottom portion features large text "TRANSIT WEBINAR" in gold/cream lettering, with additional details including: - "WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS" - "THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 - 11:30 AM" - "ON ZOOM - RSVP TO RECEIVE LINK" The agenda items are listed as: - "Get answers about long-term transit sustainability plans" - "Hear from CMAP about the Plan of Action for Regional Transit" On the right side is a simple white line drawing of a transit train. The overall color scheme is navy blue with gold/cream text and accents.
May 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
cnuchicago.bsky.social
Who knew activating underutilized spaces in #Chicago could sound this good? #secretrivershow
May 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM