The Annual CNU Congress Returns to Providence
Providence and UNION prepare to welcome designers, planners, builders, developers, and elected officials this June for CNU 33!
Examining the Resilience of a Region
Since the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) held its 14th annual conference (CNU 14) in Providence in 2006, the city has made meaningful progress on many fronts. Now is an ideal time for dedicated urbanists, designers, and community leaders to reconnect and reflect on the city’s achievements and discuss ongoing challenges.
This year’s Congress will focus on regional resilience, examining how New England serves as a valuable case study for regional connectivity, collaboration, and coherence. CNU 33 will investigate how different regions develop unique approaches to problem-solving, recognizing that state legislation and local regulations fundamentally shape how we plan, develop, preserve, and manage our built environments in the face of environmental challenges. The collective goal of this year’s Congress is to deepen understanding of these crucial elements that underpin successful, climate-resilient urban fabric.
Volunteers from the UNION team
The CNU 33 Local Host Committee includes five volunteer members from the UNION team whose efforts have helped shape this year’s Congress:
- Don Powers, Founding Partner – Don has taken on an active and instrumental role in Fundraising for the Congress
- Joel VanderWeele, Associate – Joel is UNION’s main liaison with CNU for this year’s Congress. He is also lead of the Legacy Project initiative
- Jeremy Lake, Principal – Jeremy has taken an integral role in the planning this year’s Tours. You can also see him as guide for several tours.
- Caitlin Taylor, Office Manager – Caitlin took a lead role in Event Planning and has also contributed to the planning of the Tours
- Colette Boudreau Stall, Director of Marketing – Colette has an integral role in CNU 33’s Promotional efforts
