CNU 19 brings changes to board
CNU 19 marked the end of service for three distinguished and valuable members of the CNU Board. The contributions of Zach Borders, Stephanie Bothwell, and Todd Zimmerman have left an indelible mark on the organization as well as the New Urbanism movement. Whether it be in the practical advice and application of helping CNU function at its best or in the visioning of the movement as a whole, the departing Board members’ presence will long be felt moving forward.
In light of the three vacancies on the Board, CNU welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors during CNU 19. Sarah Lewis, Marcy McInelly, and Dan Slone each bring unique perspectives and a wealth of experience to the Board.
Sarah Lewis
Originally from Great Britain, Lewis received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee. Upon moving to Washington, DC, in 1988 to practice architecture, Lewis later shifted her focus to work on urban design. As President of the DC Chapter of CNU since 2002, Lewis has worked diligently in the development of cities, towns, and neighborhoods throughout the region. In 2008, Lewis went on to join Ferrell Madden Lewis as principal in this urban design and town-planning firm.
Her expertise includes designing and refining project concepts with open public involvement, design guidelines and form-based coding, and the physical implementation of such projects, several of which have won CNU Charter Awards. “I’m so excited to have been voted by the chapters to represent them on the national board — perhaps honored is a better word,” she said.
Marcy McInelly
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, McInelly brings over 27 years of architecture and urban design experience to the Board. A graduate of the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Allied Arts, she founded Urbsworks in 1997 and focused on the issue of neglected space between buildings. She later concentrated her work on a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable urban design and placemaking, with an emphasis on smart, safe transportation and innovative codes.
Through her work, McInelly has continually demonstrated a commitment to realizing the principles of the CNU Charter in their highest form and has made great waves in the field of New Urbanism. “The work I’ve been doing with CNU for more than a decade is some of the most rewarding work I do,” McInelly said. “I’m looking forward to working with staff and the Board for the good of CNU.”
Dan Slone
Slone is a partner in the Richmond office of the international law firm McGuireWoods LLP. He not only represents property owners developing innovative land use strategies, but also counsels green product manufacturers. Over the last decade Slone has represented numerous national and international nonprofits, including the USGBC, the Congress for the New Urbanism, and the World Green Building Council.
Slone is consistently cited on lists of top lawyers for businesses and has shown strong dedication to environmental service, being the recipient of the Better Housing Coalition Groundbreaker Award from the Henry David Thoreau Environmental Conservator. Looking ahead at his time with the CNU Board, Slone said, “I look forward to helping to implement CNU’s strategic plan and expanding the understanding of the role of urbanism in achieving sustainable and resilient habitats.”
