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.

Density is in our Blood

Scientific American presents evidence that "high density living" is hardwired in humankind, and as populations grow, density increases.

The Vertical Garden City: Towards a New Urban Topology

The true evolution of Ebenezer Howard's Garden City has yet to be realized, says Chris Abel, and today's digital design technology is poised to create a revolutionary vertical version.

Young and Idealistic Take Over Detroit

Meagan Elliott, an urban planning student at the University of Michigan, writes about a young, idealistic generation that is moving to Detroit.

Showing Industrial Cities Some Love

Bridgeport, Connecticut was known for post-industrial decay and crime. Today, people are talking about its "tantalizing" downtown that is ripe for redevelopment, writes Carrie Jacobs.

Art as Public Participation

Candy Chang is using public art installations to spark community involvement and input on land use.