CNU – ENU

Congress for New Urbanism

ENU at CNU.34 | May 12-16, 2026

Each year, ENU participates in the annual Congress for the New Urbanism, working to uplift the voices of emerging professionals in walkability, placemaking, affordable housing, compact mixed-use development, climate change, environmental justice, and meaningful walkable design. Participants of CNU represent various fields - from architecture, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, engineering and more.

What is CNU?

The annual Congress for the New Urbanism is a national conference where professionals interested in walkability, compact mixed-use development, transit, and many more related topics meet to teach, learn, and network. ENU will be hosting sessions and promoting the work of emerging professionals in the movement.

ENU @ CNU.34 Event Schedule

Spill the Tea! with ENU at CNU.34

Spill the tea in NWA! Join ENU members each morning to get ready for the day ahead with a much-needed caffeine kick, discuss the conference schedule, and meet fellow urbanists!

ENU Spills the Tea in Fayetteville | Wednesday, 5/13 | 7:30am-8:30am

Puritan Coffee and Beer

205 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701

ENU Spills the Tea in Bentonville | Friday, 5/15 | 7:30am-8:30am

Parlor at the Ledger

240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712

ENU Spills the Tea in Bentonville | Saturday, 5/16 | 7:30am-8:30am

Field Notes (In the Compton Hotel)

200 E Central Ave Suite 102, Bentonville, AR 72712

ENU Happy Hour | Thursday, 5/14 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm

First National Bank of NWA

402 SW A St, #101 Bentonville, AR

Join us for a happy hour! Sponsored and hosted by First National Bank NWA, wine and beer will be provided for attendees. Thanks FNB!

RSVP here

Downtown Bentonville Scavenger Hunt and After Party | Thursday, 5/14 | 6:45pm-9:30pm

More details on the Scavenger Hunt can be found here!

Pre-Order your tote with a donation to ENU! Suggested donation of $20 to help support ENU’s future events, mentorship programs, and more by making a donation!

When donating, please add “tote bag donation” into the comment box and email info@emergingnewurbanists.org to confirm. Pickup will be available at the Happy Hour on Thursday, 5/14.

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May 2026 Sessions

Mentorship Huddles | Wednesday 5/13 @ 10:00am

In this interactive session, ENU facilitates an engaging mentorship lunch where emerging and seasoned urbanists had the opportunity to grow their network and share resources. Mentors were able to give career advice and answer questions from emerging professionals, many creating lasting connections.

Newest New Urbanists | Thursday 5/14 @ 9:30am

In this session, Emerging New Urbanist leaders from different backgrounds will walk through their career path, highlighting key decisions and changes. The panel will include emerging experts in a range of disciplines, including landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, real estate developers, and economists. By sharing their career paths and answering questions, these professionals will help guide others as they move forward in their new urbanist careers.