About Us
Our Mission
We seek to replace America’s postwar pattern of development, the Suburban Experiment, with a pattern of development that is financially strong and resilient. We advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable and inviting. We work to elevate local government to be the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments.
Every community needs strong citizens. We equip them to take action.
About the Organization
Strong Towns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member-powered movement for change. A media organization and bottom-up movement, we tell stories and create resources that inspire people to take the future of their neighborhoods, towns and cities into their own hands.
Our Vision
We seek to have the Strong Towns approach be the default way that every city, town and neighborhood pursues growth, development and prosperity.
A Movement for Change
We support thousands of local heroes who are building strong towns.
Learn
Once you see the challenges your place faces, you cannot unsee them. Get up to speed with our articles, podcasts, videos and resources.
Connect
Join the movement by becoming a member. You'll enter into a community that is shaping the future of our cities, towns, and neighborhoods for the better.
Take Action
Join a Local Conversation and use our tools and resources to identify your community’s challenges—and take the next small step to address them together.
Strong Towns works with members to enable change across North America and beyond.
Read the 2025 Annual Report
Get the latest look at the direction, mission, and intitiatives shaping the Strong Towns movement.
