This Is Strong Towns in Real Life
Local Conversations are groups of advocates that put Strong Towns ideas into action in their places.
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Active Local Conversations
1000+
Local Conversation Leaders
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Prospective Groups
You are the expert in your place.
You experience your city every day.
You see the challenges your community faces.
You know what your community needs to thrive.
Local Conversations turn observation into action.
Local Conversations...
Drive local policy reform.
These groups become the on-the-ground advocates who can work with local governments to implement Strong Towns principles
Local Conversations...
Advance place-based projects.
Local Conversations make the movement real at a neighborhood level by redesigning dangerous streets, changing zoning codes and more.
Local Conversations...
Build a shared identity rooted in place.
Local Conversations are where love of place overcomes partisan polarization.
Local Conversations...
Are in the local, regional and national news.
When local advocates take action, people notice. They realize they have a say in the future of their community. Local Conversations inspire positive change across the continent.
Groups That Learn and Grow
Every group begins with its own strengths.
Strong Towns provides support, resources, connection and training to help them build from that foundation. Reach out to find out more about these tools.
Learn to Gather
Learn to Communicate
Learn to Take Action
Transform Your Community for the Better
Take action today and meet the movement in your community.
Join a Local Conversation
When you join a Local Conversation, you’ll immediately connect with people in your community and start making a positive impact on your place.
Start a Local Conversation
Find out how to start your own Local Conversation. We’ll support you along the way as you discover new connections and lead them in making your town a strong town.