Charles Marohn, president and founder of Strong Towns, will be speaking at the OneCape Summit in Harwich, Massachusetts, on September 19, 2024.

LOCATION: Wychmere Beach Club   |   DATE: September 19, 2024

Why are so many cities and towns across North America going broke? Roads are deteriorating. Local governments are in debt. No matter how much taxes are increased, they aren’t enough to fix it all. And no one seems to be able to agree on how things got to this point — much less how to change the course. This isn’t just about numbers on a budget: This is about the fate of communities and the real people that live there. This is about giving citizens, today and tomorrow, a chance at the future they deserve.

If people want American cities to be strong and resilient, they need to change everything about the way they plan and build places.

This presentation explains in plain language how so many American cities have found themselves in decline after decades of “growth.” It then explores a revolutionary way forward that could create enduring prosperity — if people just have the courage to change their minds.