Lynn Richards

Lynn Richards was the President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism from 2014 to 2021.

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A chance for transformation

A redesign for the obsolete 1956 Buffalo Skyway addresses multiple community goals: enhancing mobility, promoting economic development, creating jobs, and reimagining the possibilities of Buffalo’s waterfront.
LYNN RICHARDSMAR. 11, 2019
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What’s next for New Urbanism movement? YOU.

During the Congress in Savannah, I announced an intentional, ground-up  effort to identify and articulate an overarching goal for the New Urbanist movement for the next 10-20 years to help us accelerate and fully realize the vision of the Charter....
LYNN RICHARDSAUG. 17, 2018
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How do we build a stronger movement?

With CNU’s twenty-fifth birthday just around the corner, I’m reminded of Margaret Mead, who said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Isn’t this what CNU...
LYNN RICHARDSFEB. 19, 2016