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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago
@cnuchicago.bsky.social
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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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What a night! We had so much fun connecting with @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, @strongtownschicago.bsky.social, @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social & @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social members at the sold-out Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! Big things coming in 2026... 💥💪🚍🚲
People networking at Haymarket Brewing in Chicago at the Big Tent Urbanist holiday party Josh Chodor presenting onstage at Haymarket Brewing in Chicago at the Big Tent Urbanist holiday party A person presenting onstage at Haymarket Brewing in Chicago at the Big Tent Urbanist holiday party Chloe presenting onstage at Haymarket Brewing in Chicago at the Big Tent Urbanist holiday party
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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Who knew activating underutilized spaces in #Chicago could sound this good? #secretrivershow
May 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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We recently partnered w/Municipal Design Review Network and @depauluniversity.bsky.social’s Chaddick Institute for a vibrant Urban Design Mixer! The event brought together 30+ professionals for an evening of lively conversation and idea-sharing focused on community development & urban design. 🏙️❤️🚲🏘️
A group of new urbanists meets over drinks at DePaul's Chaddick Institute in Chicago Gary Scott of CNU Chicago addresses a group of new urbanists at DePaul's Chaddick Institute in Chicago
May 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM