In conjunction with each Congress since its 30th in 2022, CNU has identified an aspect of the vision of the Charter that demands further work by the New Urbanist movement.  Each Congress Focus reflects the unique context of the local host city or region, and provides a platform for all aspects of the delivery of the Congress to be built.  Far more than a theme or content organizing tool, the Focus is a problem space around which the organization chooses to center the impact of its flagship annual event, demonstrating to CNU members, partners, funders, and supporters the specific and locally-responsive ways that we are working to meet our mission as a nonprofit.

The Congress Focus for CNU 33 is the hope of a Coherent Metropolitan Region. More information on how the Focus will be used in the Congress program and how a Focus is developed can be found on our website.