urbanminded Competitors

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

Cities across North America face a growing challenge: the cost of maintaining infrastructure and development patterns that don’t produce enough value to sustain themselves. Strong Towns is a nonprofit organization and international movement dedicated to helping communities become financially strong and resilient. We provide research, education, and practical tools that help local leaders, professionals, and residents understand the financial realities facing their communities and make better decisions about growth, transportation, housing, and infrastructure. Our work focuses on helping communities: • Understand the long-term financial consequences of development decisions • Prioritize investments that strengthen local prosperity • Build safer, more productive streets and neighborhoods • Shift from fragile growth patterns to financially resilient ones Who engages with Strong Towns: • Local elected officials and public administrators • Planners, engineers, and development professionals • Community advocates and civic leaders • Residents working to improve their neighborhoods Through articles, podcasts, training programs, events, and community engagement, Strong Towns reaches millions of people each year. Thousands of members and hundreds of local groups are advancing these ideas in their communities. If you care about building places that are financially resilient, safe, and productive, Strong Towns offers a place to learn, connect, and take action. Learn more at StrongTowns.org

This is the official page for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), which helps create vibrant and walkable cities, towns, and neighborhoods where people have diverse choices for how they live, work, shop, and get around. People want to live in well-designed places that are unique and authentic. CNU's mission is to help build those places.