The collapse of the housing market during the Great Recession illuminates the future landscape of America’s real estate market. A recent article in the New York Times confirms CEOs for Cities’ findings in Walking the Walk: homes in more walkable neighborhoods are worth more than similar homes in…

In Walking the Walk, data analyzed by CEOs for Cities found that walkability increases home values. An article in Greater Greater Washington discusses new evidence that confirms CEOs for Cities' findings that walkable, transit served communities are in great demand. According to a recent nationwide survey, 47% of Americans would…

Last week, Californian.com reported on the increasingly negative relationship between driving and homeownership. Citing studies by the Natural Resources Defense Council, CEOs for Cities, the National Housing Conference and the Surface Transportation Policy Project, the message is clear: auto-dependency reduces households' economic flexibility and, in at least 13 major…

Greg Lindsay just launched a new column in Fast Company entitled "The Master Plan" focused on how we create more livable and environmentally sustainable communities. In his first article he states: "If we want to change the spatial fix of America, we will either have to…

Our collegue Kim Walesh, Chief Strategist for the City of San Jose, highlighted three key forces of change that the city should aim to harness in a presentation to the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce recently.

The three forces, summarized in this recap in the Santa Cruz Sentinel,…

The Congress for New Urbanism has joined the effort to change the lending practices, particularly of government backed mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, that discourage investment in Main Streets, in downtowns and in other revitalizing mixed-use neighborhoods.

CNU adds their voice to that of House Financial Services Committee…

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz's ambitous  and comprehensive plan to reshape his city into one that is pedestrian friendly, offers a mix of uses and is less car-centric passed 4-1 on the final reading tonight.  That's good news for the city and property owners who would like to see their property…