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.

5,000 New Acres of Parks

U.S. cities added 5,000 new acres of parkland over the past year, according to a new study by the Trust for Public Land.

CEQA Waived for Stadium

The California State Senate has approved a bill that grants a proposed stadium project in the City of Industry an exemption from the CEQA process.

Reduce Oil Dependence, Pay the Saudis

While other nations work to fight climate change and cut oil consumption, Saudi Arabia thinks they should be guaranteed compensation for the fall in revenue.

Denver Ridership Doubles, Even Without New Rail

Since Denver Metro voters passed FasTracks in 2004, transit ridership has almost doubled. Warren Karlenzig looks at how they did it.

Changing Behavior With Fun

Some excellent video illustrations of how including an element of fun can change people's behavior, including the 'World's Deepest' Trashcan.