John Norquist: From Detroit to Shanghai

Governments worldwide scramble to catch up with New Urbanism.

1 minute read

December 21, 2005, 10:00 AM PST

In an interview, John Norquist, the president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, explains why the design principles and values his group promotes is rapidly influencing development around the world. In 2005, CNU awarded six of its prestigious charter awards to projects in China, India, Australia, and Europe.

Many countries realize that New Urbanism is the best way to accommodate rapid growth and resource shortages.

Thanks to Keith Schneider

FULL STORY: John Norquist: From Detroit to Shanghai

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in Michigan Land Use Institute

Urban Development United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.