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These articles are posted with permission from the Congress of the New Urbanism (CNU) and originally appeared in CNU's online journal, Public Square. They are posted for information purposes only. CNU is solely responsible for the articles' content.

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Five Keys to a Successful Master Plan

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February 14, 2022

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Macon has been transformed by the Master Plan for Beall’s Hill, which helped tear down the walls between Mercer University and a disadvantaged neighborhood.

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Pre-approved Accessory Units Streamline Small-scale Infill

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January 19, 2022

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

The idea of a municipality offering pre-approved plans for small-scale infill development offers potential for revitalization of communities of all sizes.

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Community Design Answer to Homelessness

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December 6, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

An architect makes the case for little cottages, grouped in a village form, as a way to address homelessness.

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Street Trees: A Wonder of Climate Adaptation

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November 8, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Street trees have many benefits, but their climate impact is becoming more important all the time.

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New Urban Opportunity: Alleys, Mews, and Accessory Units

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October 19, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

The unsung alley has the potential to create an intimate American urbanism, it just needs a little attention from urban designers.

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Ten Political Benefits of Walkable Places

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September 20, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Supporting walkable communities relates to leadership, urban governance, sustainable development, and planning opportunities. Physical design—the architecture of community—doesn’t come close to solving all problems. But it is the cornerstone of a lasting legacy that political leaders may bestow on a municipality.

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Ten Social Benefits of Walkable Places

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August 24, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

We shape our cities and then they shape us.

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A New Model for Continuing Care

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July 27, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

As Baby Boomers enter the market for retirement communities, they are demanding different models from the typical facilities of today, where the most prominent public feature is often a parking lot behind a gated entry.

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Tactical Urbanism Comes of Age

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June 29, 2021

One clear lesson from the pandemic: Experimentation with streets may yield tremendous benefits with less downside than previously thought.

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‘Green Streets,’ Gentle Density in a New Studio Town

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May 14, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia, is built around the idea that well-designed public space contributes to individual happiness and community well-being.

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The Power of Cute, Affordable Townhouses

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April 13, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

In his latest article, Robert Steuteville with the Congress for the New Urbanism writes how “cute townhomes” could help fill the “missing middle” housing need in cities that have walkable neighborhoods.

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Building Rehabs Revive Main Street

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March 15, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

The character of Georgia Avenue, a historic Atlanta main street, was preserved while injecting new life into a neglected neighborhood.

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The 15-Minute Neighborhood Gets its 15 Minutes of Fame

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January 26, 2021

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

The subject of walkability is getting political attention, thanks to a catchy phrase.

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Small Cities and Towns: On the Verge of a Renaissance?

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December 11, 2020

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Market and demographic trends could lead to revival of smaller American communities, according to a NAR report.

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New Urban Design in the Post-Pandemic Era

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November 16, 2020

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Cities and towns are facing a new reality, according to one of the founders of the Congress for the New Urbanism. This calls for new designs that violate some of the long-held design doctrines of New Urbanism—but have the same social intention.

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