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.

Is 'Clean Coal' Really Clean?

The politicians name-checked 'clean coal' throughout the campaign. Has coal really cleaned up its act?

Traffic Hackers

Two traffic engineers in Los Angeles hacked into a traffic light control system with the intent to influence upcoming contract negotiations.

Stadium Living

A future housing development is planned next to Vancouver's GM Place Stadium. 'It’s certainly different than the livability we’ve stressed elsewhere,'says Planning Director Brent Toderian.

Friday Funny: Mistranslation Ends Up on Road Sign

In Swansea, U.K., planners requested a translation via email of a road sign into Welsh. What they got back was not quite what they expected.

California Voters Still Leaning Slow-Growth

Bill Fulton writes that despite the real estate downtown, the slow-growth side won most California land-use measures on Tuesday's ballot. But public transit did well.