Introduction

The New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNUNE) is proud to host the Sustainable Urbanism Summit. Please join us on April 2-3, 2009 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Throughout its history, CNUNE has focused on the improvement of the built and natural environment of New England. After many years of advocacy and design guidance, we realize that NOW is a critical time for our region. As the politics and economic conditions of our country change, it is imperative that we collectively identify our challenges, explore our opportunities, and plan for a more resilient way of life in New England. The Sustainable Urbanism Summit will inspire and connect professionals, public servants, academics and citizens, who together will seed a larger campaign. If this region is to adapt to emerging conditions, we must put forth the best ideas for combating our climate crisis and building sustainable neighborhoods. New England is perfectly situated to be a model for resilient, sustainable urbanism at every scale.

More information on the CNU climate change initiative can be found at www.cnu.org. Please also visit the Connect section of the summit website to join the on-going conversation. AICP credits available through the generosity of the Maine Association of Planners.

Approximately 14 AICP CM credits have been submitted for approval with AICP. These credits have been made available through the generosity of the Maine Association of Planners. Approximately 10 AIA Credits will also be available.