Beginning in 2021, CNU launched a multi-year effort to revolutionize Congress delivery to ensure this annual gathering lives up to its name. A Congress is more than a conference, it's an opportunity for collegial interaction between colleagues, focused learning on foundational New Urbanist principles, debate and dialogue aimed at expanding our collective practice, and the opportunity to work together in a problem space that explores what aspects of the New Urbanist vision are as of yet unrealized.
The program at CNU 33 New England at Providence will be made up of sessions, workshops, tours, and social events.
- Sessions are curated by CNU's Congress Program Committee with hundreds of people who propose sessions to share their expert knowledge and collaborate with fellow attendees. Session types include educational courses, project showcases, topical discussions, implementation-focused work, debates, and more. Each Congress provides between 75 - 90 sessions.
- Workshops are curated by CNU in partnership with the Local Host Committee and our members. They provide an opportunity for attendees to be led in in-depth discussion and ultimately produce a knowledge resource that furthers the practice of New Urbanism in a specific area. Each Congress provides between 1 - 3 workshops.
- Tours are mobile sessions that are curated and delivered by the Local Host Committee. Tours provide CEUs and help our attendees gain a multifaceted understanding of the local context - by foot, bike, bus, and boat. They are available as a separate ticketed item. Each Congress provides between 25 - 30 tours.
- Social Events provide a variety of ways for attendees to connect with each other, socialize, and build networks. Some are curated by CNU and the Local Host Committee, others by Chapters and affiliate groups. If you are interested in developing a social event, contact us.
CNU 33 Agenda
- Wednesday, June 11:
- Invite Only Event: Local Government Program
- Tours
- Optional Session: Exploring the Focus
- Opening Keynote: TBD
- Opening Party: TBD
- Thursday, June 12:
- All-day Sessions
- All-day Tours
- Evening Charter Awards
- Evening Social Events
- Friday, June 13:
- All-day Sessions
- All-day Tours
- Evening Social Events
- Sponsor Reception
- Saturday, June 14:
- 1/2-day Sessions
- All-day Tours
- Closing Keynote: TBD
- Closing Party: TBD
Agenda is subject to change, check back frequently for updates.