Strong Towns in WV, TX, CA and more

Upcoming events we are excited to announce.

Also on the upcoming calendar (details TBA):

  • Tampa, FL - February 26
  • Los Angeles, CA - March 5
  • Newport Beach, CA - March 6
  • Birmingham, AL - March 18 & 19
  • Norman, OK - March 23
  • Oklahoma - March 24-27
  • Atlanta, GA - March 29-31
  • Ontario - April 14-16
  • Stevens Point, WI - April 24 & 25
  • Hays, KS - May 18 & 19
  • Portland, ME - May 19 & 20

Keep informed on when we'll be somewhere near you.

SOME STUFF FROM THIS WEEK YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED.

Featured
Getting Back on Track: What To Do When the Local Budget Feels out of Control
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Getting Back on Track: What To Do When the Local Budget Feels out of Control
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Elected officials across North America are grappling with budget shortfalls and financial uncertainty. Pasadena, California is only one example. Last year, their expenses increased by 13.8% but revenues only rose 0.6%. If things are going to improve, city officials need to take a new approach.

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Portland’s Housing Policies Are Delivering. Will Other Cities Catch Up?
Asia Mieleszko
Portland’s Housing Policies Are Delivering. Will Other Cities Catch Up?
Asia Mieleszko

Here’s how Portland, Oregon, is getting more housing built that blends into existing neighborhoods and earns the approval of nearby residents, all while increasing affordability and supporting the local community.

Asia Mieleszko
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Bringing the Benefits of Passenger Rail to Utah
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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Bringing the Benefits of Passenger Rail to Utah
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Mike Christensen is the executive director of the Utah Rail Passenger Association. Today, he joins Tiffany to discuss the benefits of passenger rail, including how it can lead to more productive land use. (Transcript included.)

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How Cities Are Cutting Red Tape and Making Housing Development Easier
Asia Mieleszko
How Cities Are Cutting Red Tape and Making Housing Development Easier
Asia Mieleszko

Cities across North America are recognizing the value of preapproved plans. Here’s why they’re so appealing and how their implementation is affecting cities.

Asia Mieleszko
How To Handle the Looming Shortage of Senior Housing
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How To Handle the Looming Shortage of Senior Housing
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The U.S. senior housing market is poised to shift from a surplus to a shortage in the next five years. In this episode, Abby and Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns’ director of Movement Building, discuss the implications of this shift and how to give more options to seniors. (Transcript included.)

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More Homes, Less Hassle: Tulsa's New Approach
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More Homes, Less Hassle: Tulsa's New Approach
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, is joining a growing list of cities that have integrated preapproved plans into their housing toolkits. This approach makes it easier for small-scale developers to complete projects quickly and cheaply.

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Bottom-Up Shorts: How To Capture the Rhythm of a City
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Bottom-Up Shorts: How To Capture the Rhythm of a City
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Varsha Gopal is an architect from Chennai, India. She joins Norm today to discuss discuss two research projects she recently conducted in her city and what they taught her about thriving cities, urban design and community engagement. (Transcript included.)

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If Drag Racing Is a Problem, Your Streets Are Designed Wrong
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If Drag Racing Is a Problem, Your Streets Are Designed Wrong
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The South Dakota Legislature is considering implementing harsher penalties to deter drag racing on streets. This ignores the street design that allows people to drag race in the first place.

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Remembering Donald Shoup: A Legacy of Curiosity, Credibility and Kindness
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Remembering Donald Shoup: A Legacy of Curiosity, Credibility and Kindness
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In this episode Chuck is joined by urban designer Victor Dover. They discuss the work and legacy of Dr. Donald Shoup, an engineer and professor of urban planning who revolutionized the fields of urban planning and parking reform with his book “The High Cost of Free Parking.” (Transcript included.)

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Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How To Maximize Every Inch of Space
Edward Erfurt
Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How To Maximize Every Inch of Space
Edward Erfurt

In historic cities, land was treated as a scarce resource and every inch of it was used with ingenuity. This created productive and charming places that could meet the evolving needs of residents. Here are a few ways we can bring that traditional productivity and adaptable charm to modern cities.

Edward Erfurt
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Applying Big City Lessons to a Small Town
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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Applying Big City Lessons to a Small Town
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Maricela Sanchez is a city council member and anesthesiologist from Prosser, Washington. She has lived in several major cities, including LA, San Francisco and NYC. She joins today’s episode to discuss how her travels and profession molded her perspective on what makes a town safe and resilient. (Transcript included.)

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Charles Marohn