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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · May 12

I’m so excited to moderate this conversation! Join us tomorrow for a walk through the illustrations that put #newurbanism in perspective!

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · May 12

TOMORROW (5/13) #OntheParkBench welcomes James Dougherty, Charles Bohl & Victor Dover for “Art of the New Urbanism.” They will discuss the innovators & stunning #NewUrbanist images that have helped transform the built environment. @victordover.bsky.social @mallorybaches.bsky.social t.co/SzipwAMAGD

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Apr 24

This is the greatest song and music video about public transit ever. We will take no further questions at this time.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · Apr 10

Next Tuesday, April 15 at 12pm ET, join us for our next On the Park Bench webinar: “Author's Forum: Bicycle City.” Author Dan Piatkowski will discuss how the bicycle is the best tool we have to improve our cities.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Mar 20

Fantastic article about one of the three #CNU33 @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social technical assistance Legacy Projects, part of our impact in this year’s Congress host city of Providence!

Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · Mar 19

www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...

Could housing replace parking in Providence's hospital district? Here's what it would look like.

Decades ago, the neighborhood was destroyed to make way for the hospitals and parking. This plan could bring it back.

www.providencejournal.com

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · Mar 18

This week, CNU is in New Bedford, MA with ARUP and Street Plans for a #CNU33 Legacy Project! The Love the Ave project will develop a vision for the next phase of the Acushnet Avenue neighborhood. Learn more:

New Bedford, Love The Ave, partner to make Acushnet Ave. more walkable, connected, vibrant - New Bedford Guide

www.newbedfordguide.com

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Mar 3

"Cities are a collective project, requiring public investment to succeed, and that’s one reason why, historically, their citizenry hasn’t formed the base of the Republican Party."

The Real Reason Trump Hates Congestion Pricing So Much

And why it’s so important for New York to fight back

newrepublic.com

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Feb 24

Don’t miss your opportunity to select which of these excellent candidates should help shape the future of the organization and the New Urbanist movement!

www.cnu.org

Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Feb 24

@cnunewurbanism.bsky.social Members: today (before 11:59 ET) is the last chance to vote for the open member-elected seat on the Board of Directors!

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Feb 20

Setting the record straight on the virtues of the walkability that @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social advocates for:

Make America walkable again

A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase fr...

www.cnu.org

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Feb 18

You love to see it.

The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Feb 18

What would a TV ad promoting alternatives to driving look like? What if people who love cycling and progressive transportation reclaimed ideas like freedom, independence and even patriotism? We decided to give it a shot. Check out our new video, "America, It's Just Like Riding a Bike."

America, It's Just Like Riding a Bike

YouTube video by The War on Cars

www.youtube.com

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Feb 8

Don made an extraordinary difference in this world by elevating what should be common sense, and I think that if we could do anything to honor his impact, it would be to similarly find our own way to spread sense that is far too uncommon.

Tony Jordan @tonyjordan.bsky.social · Feb 8

I hate to share the news that Professor Don Shoup has passed away.

He was so kind and generous with me and I’m so fortunate know that he was proud of the work I was doing to implement his policies via @parkingreform.org

We lost a great one this week. 😢

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jan 22

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

50 reasons to want walkable streets.

50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

www.fastcompany.com

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Jan 22

Spread the word: @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social Board Member Election time is here again! If you are a CNU member, and are interested in supporting the organization in this important way, I hope you'll consider throwing your hat into the ring! www.cnu.org/2025-election

2025 Election

Between now and February 6th, members in good standing may self-nominate to run for the 2025 member-elected seat on the Board of Directors. The CNU Board of Directors includes three elected seats - tw...

www.cnu.org

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Jan 14

This is a fantastic list of folks that I certainly turn to for expertise on urbanism, and you should too! Well done, @brenttoderian.bsky.social!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jan 12

THIS STARTER PACK IS FINALLY FULL! I’ve been very selective with the last 20-30 or so inclusions in my very first starter pack, on Urbanism & City-Building. Check out the new additions, and I recommend following everyone here.

So now I guess I’ll start gradually building PART 2! #UrbanistShoutOut

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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · Jan 11

1/4 PSA from those of us going into a 4th day of a public-safety power shutdown east of the LA fires 🔥 due to high winds, dry veg, & power lines in super high fire hazard areas in our neighborhood. Solar panels & backup systems like Tesla Power Walls, do not guarantee all bases covered. 🧵

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Mike Lydon @mikelydon.bsky.social · Jan 8

I lost at least an hour of productivity diving deep into this today. Well worth the time… Thanks, @yfreemark.bsky.social!

The Overhead Wire @theoverheadwire.com · Jan 8

Tuesday's Most Read # 1 - Transit Expansion in the United States: A 2024 Roundup and a Look Ahead to 2025 bit.ly/3PlYpUq @yfreemark.bsky.social

Transit Expansion in the United States: A 2024 Roundup and a Look Ahead to 2025

All the light rail, metro, and bus rapid transit projects planned to open in 2025 across the United States.

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jan 4

Burned-Out Parents Need Better #PublicSpaces

Psychologist Darby Saxbe:
we need to “build back our tolerance for children in public spaces,” she writes, “and create safe environments where lightly supervised kids can roam freely.”

flip.it/9RQt.Q

Burned-Out Parents Need Better Public Spaces

To ease the burden on families, we need places to let the kids roam free.

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Nate Storring @natestorring.bsky.social · Jan 3

there a street in your city that should be a safe, lively public space? Is there a mobility hub that could become a destination in its own right? @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social is offering $100K and technical assistance to make it happen! 🚶‍♀️🌆

Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · Jan 2

📣 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! Our Community Placemaking Grants with General Motors will open on Jan 9th! Learn more & register for our info session on Jan 9th at 12pm ET: bit.ly/4fFz42l

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love thee, Notre Dame! ☘️

Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Dec 21

But yes, it’s an area of design and policy innovation (and advocacy) that I would encourage more New Urbanists to work toward, and shout from the rooftops about!

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Dec 21

Atlanta’s Mayor Dinkins is prioritizing raising children as a policy priority, and it reinforces the City’s planning strategy of investing in complete neighborhoods. And there are folks studying the issue (for example: www.brookings.edu/articles/und...).

From the Mayor

City of Atlanta - Hire Atlanta Youth: “Atlanta's young people are our future. Continuing to invest in future generations puts them on pathways to success that will help us Move Atlanta Forward, togeth...

www.atlyearoftheyouth.com

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Dec 21

I agree, it’s fundamental. While important for implementation, focusing solely on the right housing product misses the bigger picture: families need neighborhoods, and the complete list of daily needs, services (schools!) that support children’s needs as well as adults.

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Dec 20

This is an important point, one that I know CNU has had sessions about before but is ripe in the 2025 host city - Providence. The city has focused on adaptive reuse of historic (former office/commercial) buildings into micro units there, but are families being encouraged/accommodated too?

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · Dec 18

Parking lots turn streets into miserable places to walk.

New study finds that parking lots "negatively - and substantially - impact walkability; their objective walkability score is half that of other road segments."

findingspress.org/article/1271...

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Dec 18

As we look to the growing challenges our cities, towns, and neighborhoods face, I hope you will consider a year-end gift to @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social and our commitment to providing a hopeful response to urban challenges by creating communities for all! newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/n...

Mallory Baches's End of Year Fundraiser

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