PLACE Initiative

🚨 CNU History in the Making 🚨
Get ready to laugh, vibe, and celebrate community like never before...
ZONED OUT is the first-ever comedy + DJ socialat — and it’s more than a party... it’s a fundraiser for urbanism with purpose.
🎤 3 stand-up comedians bringing the heat
🎧 1 live DJ spinning all night
🍹 Drink specials on deck
🌍 All to support placemaking + climate resilience
Brought to you by:
🧠 Emerging New Urbanists
🌆 P.L.A.C.E. Initiative
🏛️ Congressional Black Caucus for New Urbanism (CBCNU)
This night is for the planners, designers, developers, and dreamers who believe cities can be equitable, walkable, and just plain fun.
🎟️ Presale tickets just $25 until May 31
🎟️ General admission $35 starting June 1
Tag your crew. Spread the word. Support the mission.
Let’s get ZONED OUT 😎

PLACE Fact Friday! 🚶‍♂️🏡 The Right Housing in the Right Places

We’re facing a housing shortage, and zoning laws are making it worse. Many cities only allow either single-family homes or dense apartments—nothing in between. This drives up housing costs, fuels sprawl, and limits options for middle- and lower-income families.

We need walkable, mixed-income communities with a variety of housing types near high-quality transit. By designing cities for people, not just cars, we can create affordable, sustainable neighborhoods for all. 🌍🏙️

📸: DPZ CoDesign
📍: New Town St. Charles, MO

PLACE Fact Friday! 🌍🏡 Climate Change & Housing

The housing & climate crises are linked—both stem from decades of policy failures. Any real housing solution must also tackle environmental, racial, and economic justice. We need affordable, climate-resilient homes built in connected communities where transportation, utilities, and disaster risks are factored into costs. It’s time to stop thinking about housing in isolation and start integrating sustainability into every aspect of development!

📸: Torti Gallas + Partners
📍: Westlawn Gardens - Milwaukee, WI

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Innovation is key to creating low-carbon cities! 💡

Federal research can bring new technologies—like solar, energy-efficient buildings, and electric vehicles—that help us build greener, smarter cities. Let’s fund innovation for a sustainable future!

📍: Culdesac Tempe, Tempe, AZ