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ON January 11th we will be screening a select set of films based on the themes of housing and displacement. The event is hosted by the Inner City Christian Fellowship, a local non profit which recently made national headlines by purchasing 177 houses in the city to assure that the properties remain affordable for the … Continue reading We’re in Grand Rapids

Visionary Filmmakers Honored at New Urbanism Film Festival Awards in 12 categories recognize best films on urban placemaking The 5th Annual New Urbanism Film Festival culminated on Sunday, October 22, with an awards ceremony to honor the films and filmmakers who’ve made an exceptional contribution to the conversation on placemaking in an increasingly urban world. … Continue reading Visionary Filmmakers Honored at New Urbanism Film Festival

On Saturday Night, October 21st, CNU California will honor on distinct member of the CNU Movement in California.  The Ceremony will feature reflections from the honoree, the President of the CNU California Chapter Howard Blackson, and previous years' honorees.  Join us for this special event, immediately preceding the Saturday night screening of Urban Design Films … Continue reading Lisa Wise wins CNU California’s Paul Crawford Award.

October 11, 2017 For Immediate Release   Gentrification, Homelessness and Water Resources Come Into Focus at New Urbanism Film Festival   The Festival's Feature Films Selections Tackle Challenges of Urban Life Politically charged issues facing people in cities across the United States are examined with poise in the four feature films selected to screen at … Continue reading Gentrification, Homelessness and Water Resources Come Into Focus at New Urbanism Film Festival

October 4, 2017 For Immediate Release   New Urbanism Film Festival Celebrates Creative Urban Solutions The 5th Annual Festival's Short Films Showcase Fresh Approaches to Life in Urban Environments   LOS ANGELES—The power of placemaking is brought into the spotlight at the New Urbanism Film Festival, where short and feature-length films showcase people and projects … Continue reading New Urbanism Film Festival Celebrates Creative Urban Solutions

September 29, 2017 For Immediate Release Urbanism Filmmaking Challenge Generates Buzz for Urban Projects Under Way in L.A. The 5th Annual New Urbanism Film Festival Kicks Off with a Week-long Urbanism Filmmaking Challenge, Pairing Urban Leaders and Local Filmmakers LOS ANGELES–On October 12 top urban thinkers and community leaders will kick off the 5th annual … Continue reading Urbanism Filmmaking Challenge Generates Buzz for Urban Projects Under Way in L.A.