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.

Which Was Worst: Katrina, or Car Culture?

Toronto architecture critic Christopher Hume visits New Orleans, and concludes that "the devastation wrought by Louisianans upon Louisiana far outweighs anything a hurricane can do."

Keep Your Car Looking Great: Use Transit

This 1950s commercial for the Los Angeles Metro poses another benefit of using transit: your car will stay looking brand new!

The El is Broken: Here's How to Fix It

Editor Ed Zotti writes about the numerous challenges facing Chicago's El train, and details his proposal for fixing it, which includes adding much-needed service on the North Side.

Historic Preservation: Perpetually Misunderstood

Johanna Hoffman writes in praise of historic preservation, that most maligned of planning disciplines.

Infamous Cabrini-Green Projects To Be Demolished

As the Chicago Housing Authority begins demolishing the now-vacant urban renewal project, artist Jan Tichy is preparing an art installation to on commemorate the site reflecting on the themes of home, housing, and community.