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 Us

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, where you'll build a partnership with the movement and activate the support you need to take action.

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.

Strong Towns has given me the language and tools to speak clearly and confidently to leaders in my community as well as my fellow residents.

Jennifer Smith

The Strong Towns approach is possibly the only way to save our cities from perpetual financial crisis.

Jay Ferm

Strong Towns gave me a community of people that were thinking the same thing. It was incredible to know I was not alone.

Tom Broderick

Become a member today and start taking action in your place.

Join thousands of like-minded advocates working to build stronger cities, towns, and neighborhoods.