CUrbanism Club

We support walkable, bikeable, accessible cities and affordable housing.

Serving Champaign, Urbana

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Instagram · Oct 11, 2026We had a great #weekwithoutdriving! We walked, bussed, veoed, and biked! While many places close to downtown Champaign had decent sidewalks, further out became less navigable by foot. Many streets had bike lanes, but they were unprotected which made it harder for newer cyclists to feel comfortable. And limited intercity bus options meant that we did have to use a car to go out of town for a confer…
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 8, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - What stories or experiences from Week Without Driving would you like to share with others? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 7, 2026Happy #WeekWithoutDriving! Thanks for coming out to socialize @spouiuc ! We talked about protected bike lanes and rapid transit and more! What else would you change about the transit options in CU? @weekwithoutdriving @nondriversaction @americawalks
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 7, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - Do you think your participation in the Week Without driving is making a collective impact with others who have also chosen to not drive this week? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 6, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - Have you had to ask anyone for help, a ride, a favor, if you were on the right? How did that feel? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Instagram · Oct 6, 2026#WeekWithoutDriving means that we can see our community at human scale instead of speeding by in a car! Like seeing the progress on this mural by @funafraid in Downtown Champaign!
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 5, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - Do you think you have saved any money by participating in Week Without Driving? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
LinkedIn, Bluesky · Oct 4, 2026We loved being a part of the second Illinois Strong Towns Gathering (STILL). If you're in Illinois and you want to join us, reach out! We'd love to tell you how you can help build a stronger town wherever you are. Thanks so much to Strong Towns Blono for hosting us.
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 4, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - How has the Week Without Driving made you think of interactions with your community? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 3, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - Are you encouraging anyone else to join you in not driving? If so, what stories or things have you shared with them to encourage them? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 2, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - What's your personal motivation to participate in the Week Without Driving this year? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Instagram · Oct 1, 2026Happy #weekwithoutdriving! We took a Veo home from the office today!
Bluesky, Instagram · Oct 1, 2026Daily Reflection on #WeekWithoutDriving - What do you think will be the biggest challenge and the easiest part of the Week Without Driving for you personally? @weekwithoutdriving @americawalks @non_drivers
Bluesky, Instagram · Sep 29, 2026Book Club Pick! We are reading Building Charm by Misha Bereznyak and Naama Blonder to discover the structural elements of a charming and welcoming neighborhood. - Sunday, Nov 1 @ 3pm - Elm City Coffee, 208 W Main, Urbana
Bluesky, Instagram · Sep 27, 2026Week Without Driving is October 1 - October 8! To celebrate come meet us for ice cream! Try to bus, bike, roll or walk to meet us and practice going without a car. #WeekWithoutDriving - Wednesday, October 7 @ 6pm - Jarling's, 309 W Kirby, Champaign
Bluesky, Instagram · Sep 8, 2026Happy Hour TOMORROW! (Wednesday) Join us at Quality to celebrate getting rid of parking minimums! Wednesday 9/9 @ 6pm Quality Beer 110 N Neil St Champaign
Bluesky · Sep 8, 2026We just signed up for the mailing list! Can't wait to hear more.
Bluesky · Sep 1, 2026The city of Champaign just eliminated minimum parking requirements citywide!!!
Bluesky · Aug 30, 2026
Bluesky, Instagram · Aug 26, 2026PUBLIC COMMENT! Champaign is introducing the removal of parking minimums throughout the city! Champaign City Council Tuesday, Sept 1 @ 7pm 102 N Neil St, Champaign If you can't make the meeting, email your support to council@champaignil.gov!
Bluesky, Instagram · Aug 7, 2026August Happy Hour on Wednesday 8/12 at 6pm! We’ll be talking zoning updates in Champaign! Quality 110 N Neil St, Champaign
Bluesky, Instagram · Jul 24, 2026Let’s talk about Why Nothing Works! This Sunday, July 26! 3pm Elm City Coffee 208 W Main St, Urbana
Instagram · Jul 22, 2026Great weather for our park day a couple weeks ago!
Bluesky, Instagram · Jul 8, 2026Instead of a happy hour this month, let's go outside and enjoy one of our great local parks! Join us at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana. There will be snacks and games, but feel free to bring something to share! SUNDAY July 12 @ 2pm Crystal Lake Park, 206 W Park St, Urbana

How we work

Reform the rules

Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.

Educate & engage

Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.

Build partnerships

Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.

CUrbanism Club is a chapter of YIMBY Action.

One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.

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