Congress for the New Urbanism www.cnu.org The organizational center for the New Urbanist movement, promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions.
		EcoCity Builders www.ecocitybuilders.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to reshaping cities for the long-term health of human and natural systems. They develop and implement policy, design and educational tools and strategies.
		City Repair Project www.cityrepair.org This group facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking in Portland, Oregon through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. Their annual Village Building Convergence is a highlight.
		People for Public Spaces www.pps.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public places that build stronger communities.
		Ashoka's Community Greens www.communitygreens.org A non-profit organization that empowers citizens to create and manage shared green spaces where people live and work.
		Local Government Commission 1303 J St, Ste 250 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 448-1198 www.lgc.org A nonprofit organization providing inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities.
		The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute www.walklive.org With the passion of evangelists, this group is on a mission to make towns and cities throughout the world more walkable, bicycle and transit friendly, and livable. They work directly with community leaders, agencies and organizations to transform urban spaces, block by block.
		The Prince s Foundation for the Built Environment www.princes-foundation.org Sponsored by the Prince of Wales, this organization has been working to reawaken living traditions that foster true sustainability and vibrant community.
		INTBAU: International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism www.intbau.org A worldwide network of individuals and institutions who design, make, maintain, study or enjoy traditional building, architecture and places.
		Making Cities Livable 1030 NW Johnson St #501 Portland, OR 97209 www.livablecities.org This international organization promotes livable, engaged and sustainable communities through conferences, publishing, consulting and networking.
		Walkscore https://www.redfin.com/how-walk-score-works Walk Score ranks 2,508 neighborhoods in the largest 40 US cities on the basis of walking proximity to daily services and amenities.
		New Partners for Smart Growth (916) 448-1198 x308 www.newpartners.org An annual conference bringing together leaders, advocates and activists to confront the challenges to our built environment, and propose solutions for more livable, walkable and healthier communities.
		Global Ecovillage Network www.ecovillage.org An umbrella organization for sustainable communities, initiatives and ecologically-minded individuals worldwide.
		The Cohousing Association of the United States www.cohousing.org An active organization that promotes cohousing in America through conferences, workshops, tours, database directory, networking and more.
		Smart Growth School 1 Sutter Street. Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 986-9111 www.smartgrowthschool.com Starting with the basics, the SMART GROWTH SCHOOL addresses the needs of those who plan and design our cities. Students will be given the practical tools needed to move from auto-oriented and greenhouse gas-producing sprawl to pedestrian and transit-oriented neighborhoods, towns, and cities.