Tim Halbur

Tim Halbur is communications director for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU).

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Tim Halbur is communications director for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions. He was managing editor of Planetizen from 2008 to 2011.

Edmonton Strives For More Than "Crap"

Edmonton, Alberta has a reputation as "the Canadian fiefdom of sprawl" with a "commitment to architectural crap." Mayor Stephen Mandel is working hard to change that reputation.

The Joy of Working in Coffee Shops

Malcolm Gladwell and others attest to the effectiveness of working in restaurants, coffee shops and bars, and why it works.

Super WiFi Hits the Streets

A Houston grandmother could be the first person in the country to get "super WiFi", high-speed wireless internet transmitted over newly accessible segments of the broadcast spectrum.

Are Local Businesses Making a Comeback?

Styled after Harper's Index, this "Localism Index" suggests that local economies and independent businesses might just be making a comeback.

Charleston Rejects Highway Expansion

Leaders in Charleston County have reversed course on a $500 million highway expansion plan, following public outcry.