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June 30th, 2009-
ut what of that suburban sprawl — especially those cul-de-sac developments that have proved so popular in late-20th-century construction? Can one have a happy childhood where there are no sidewalks, where it's too dangerous to ride a bicycle, where there are no secret passageways behind garages or corner stores at which to buy candy?
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CNU is collaborating with the University of Miami School of Architecture for the first phase of the program. Professionals can take the online exam during three periods set during the year– the next exam period will start the second week of October and last until late November.
The exam costs $225, and is comprised of 101 random multiple choice and two short answer questions. Reaching CNU-Accredited status or CNU-A can bring about business recognition or identification, reference criteria or even optional credits in the LEED for Neighborhoods (LEED-ND) rating system.
After receiving accreditation, individuals could qualify for a LEED-ND point if they are part of a project team of a project seeking green neighborhood certification.