A Big Announcement From Strong Towns—That Involves YOU
As a Strong Towns reader, we know you get fired up by the stories and issues you encounter here. But it’s not always clear what to do next. The work of making your neighborhood stronger can often feel lonely, slow, and even discouraging. But you don’t have to stay stuck in that feeling. We know that effective advocates don’t operate on their own.
That’s why we’re kicking off a new annual event in 2023: the Strong Towns National Gathering.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected from other Strong Towns members or just unsure about what the right action steps are in your community, we want this event to be your answer. Let us introduce you to the movement, to your allies, to your kindred spirits from across the country. The Gathering will include inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and lots of opportunities to meet fellow advocates.
We hope you’ll return home from the Gathering excited, emboldened, and equipped—knowing you are an indispensable part of an energetic, unstoppable movement.
Strong Towns advocates at a recent event in Winnipeg.
Here Are All the Details
We’re excited to be teaming up with the Congress for the New Urbanism and hosting our gathering the day before their annual Congress begins. Come for the Strong Towns Gathering and stay for CNU (with a discounted ticket price). Or just drop in for our Gathering.
WHEN
The evening of May 30, with events continuing through May 31. (CNU continues on June 1–3.)
WHERE
The Westin at 601 S College St., Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.
WHO’S INVITED
Everyone! This event is geared toward planning professionals, local government staff, and, most of all, everyday Strong Towns advocates. There will be AICP credits available to professionals.
TICKET INFO
Tickets will go on sale in February 2023, with special discounts for Strong Towns members.
Space is limited. Mark your calendar now, and sign up here to be alerted as soon as tickets go live, plus keep up to date on other information about the Gathering.