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.

Transit Agencies Without Open Data: We See You

A new site from the people behind WalkScore shows you where to track your commute, and singles out the transit agencies who are failing to let you.

Do 'Megaregions' Make Sense?

The Urbanophile attempts to separate the hype from the usefulness of the concept of the 'megaregion', deciding in the end that it is a 'convenient abstraction for federal-level thinkers.'

Historic Settlement With Native Americans For Land Trust Abuses

The U.S. Government has agreed to a settlement of $3.4 billion for failing to pay royalties on mineral and grazing leases to Native Americans.

When Architecture Goes Bad

Fast Company looks at six examples of architecture that rebelled, from SOM's Lever House to Boston's John Hancock Tower.

How to Make Vacant Properties Disappear

Vacant properties are considered blight instead of potential, argues John Kromer of the Fels Institute. By acting strategically and thinking smaller, officials can revitalize their cities and attract new, more stable investment.