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.

The Future of Construction Technology: Flying Robots

Swiss architects Gramazio & Kohler are behind a new experiment using robots for construction. The robots will fly bricks up into the air and assemble them as programmed into a tall tower.

All it Takes is a Little Paint

Alyse Nelson says that when it comes to placemaking, sometimes all you need is some brightly-colored paint.

No-Exam Bylaws Amendment for Planning Faculty Will Cheapen AICP Certification

Stuart Meck and Rebecca Retzlaff call the attention of AICP certified planners to an upcoming change to the certification process which they believe will "degrade and cheapen" the AICP designation.

The Intersection of Health and Urban Planning

In Vancouver, B.C., Trevor Hancock is helping the city make the connection between the built environment and the health of the citizens.