Strong Towns staff members are available to respond to inquiries from journalists covering issues relating to traffic safety, highway expansions, municipal finance, development, housing, and parking policy.

To schedule an interview with a townmaking expert, email karen@strongtowns.org or call 844-218-1681.

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Email Karen Douglas (karen@strongtowns.com) to connect with members of the Strong Towns expert team, or to discover the right local resource for your project.

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Last Name

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Chuck Marohn || President || Transportation Design, Engineering, Infrastructure, Municipal Finance

Rachel Quednau || Program Director || Programs, Housing, Multimodal Transportation

Norm Van Eeden Petersman || Director of Membership and Development || Local Organizing, City Government, Strong Towns Membership, Faith-Community Initiatives

Edward Erfurt || Director of Community Action || City Government, Engineering, Zoning, Incremental Development

Abby Newsham || Urban Planner || Urban Planning, Zoning, Incremental Development

Resources for Journalists

Find a Local Source for Your Transportation, Development, Economics, or Housing Story

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Use the Local Conversations Map to locate a resident expert from where your story is taking place.
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