For 45 years, this Denver organization has been seeding community, one garden at a time.
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In this town where so many people have front-lawn gardens, why is anyone still arguing that they shouldn’t be allowed?
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Is it worth investing in something that (seemingly) has no practical function? If we want to strengthen our neighborhoods, sometimes the answer is “yes.”
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The instrumentalizing of our relationship with place has left us only practicing stewardship when we benefit from it. But it's our responsibility to live with an attitude of longevity.
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When it comes to creating strong neighborhoods, there are some valuable lessons to be had from slowing down the pace and seeking novelty in the ordinary.
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Sophia Hosain leads community composting programs to help strengthen local economies and food systems.
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A trip to the supermarket or a trip to the garden—both can be reminders to see our communities (and the people who live there) as they truly are.
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Local food is the easiest and most immediately profitable way for a community to build its resiliency. But the benefits extend far beyond that too.
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Laws and rules often prohibit the very things that could make our neighborhoods more resilient. Like producing more of our own food — no small consideration during a time of social distancing and fragile supply chains.
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Learn how Stronger Denton—a Denton-based, Strong Towns Local Conversation—took an incremental approach to invest in a park in downtown Denton.
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Alix Taylor—Manager of Water Programs at Green Communities Canada—shares how to depave neglected concrete in your own neighborhood, including how to get your neighbors involved in the process, how to pitch the idea to city leaders, and how to find sites in your neighborhood optimal for depaving.
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Nature is the original chaotic but smart designer. By landscaping our urban spaces with native plants, we can realize cost savings, improve quality of life, and achieve ecological benefits.
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The idea of a community garden isn’t a new one. Now, when modern life seems to be more stressful and uncertain than ever, community gardens could prove to be the salve that heals our hurting communities.
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Food isn't just nutritious and tasty; it can also be the backbone of a healthy economy and a strong town.
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Living far from the limits of our means gives us a richer, happier and more secure life. Building strong towns starts with building a strong household.
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Edible gardens can double as green infrastructure, taking the pressure off the man-made systems we rely on to make our cities function.
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With the help of our neighbors (plus YouTube), we're growing our first garden, and learning a lot along the way.
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It's spring—a perfect time to get outside and take some small, simple steps to improve your neighborhood.
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Learning from the community and adapting as needed, this farm is transforming and empowering the neighborhood from within.
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It's Spring, and that means time to start thinking about planting a garden. Here are 5 stories about unique garden projects to inspire and excite you.
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