It's difficult to find an accurate political label for Strong Towns. That’s because the way that we as a society talk about politics is structurally dysfunctional. A new, more nuanced way of talking about politics can help us better understand the movement — and how it unites people from all walks of life.
Read MoreDo you want to create a strong incremental development ecosystem in your community? Here's a proven blueprint for success from incremental developers Monte Anderson and Mike Keen.
Read MoreOne of the most daunting questions for many would-be advocates is “Where do I start?” The answer is simple: You start by noticing the issues around you and taking a single step to fix them.
Read MoreWhen it comes to advocating for your place, you may feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problems, or feel that you don’t have the right skills to address them. But effective advocates come in all shapes and sizes.
Read MoreSo, you want to attend a city council meeting? Good luck getting past all the jargon! Check out these “translations” of a real-life council agenda, and why it’s important to be more transparent with citizens.
Read MoreStreets designed to keep people on bikes safe also boost community wealth. And budget-conscious city officials are starting to take notice.
Read MoreAs we witness the fragility of centralized food systems amid Covid-19, this LA-based nonprofit has demonstrated how local food systems integrated in their communities have responded to meet the needs of their neighbors.
Read MoreLearn how Strong Towns member and Louisville resident Shawn Reilly and his neighbors found the small bets transform a speedy street in their neighborhood.
Read MoreDavid Gorski—founder at Plan Together Community Map Platform—shares the inspiration behind Plan Together and how you can use it to make your community stronger.
Read MoreWith nothing more than a piece of paper and sticky notes, Strong Towns advocate Bryce Mortera gives his self-isolate neighbors an opportunity to connect with one another.
Read MoreFernando Peralta Berrios—president at the Las Familias de Rosemont neighborhood association in Fort Worth, Texas—discusses how he and his neighbors have partnered with the City of Fort Worth to guide public investment in its historically disinvested neighborhood.
Read MoreStrong Towns member Cindy Long discusses how the Strong Towns Community inspired her to ask her city council the hard questions about the city's financial status.
Read MoreJake Hamann—Founder and Executive Director at the Peoria Innovation Alliance—shares how his organization uses education, storytelling, and pop-ups to inspire local entrepreneurs to take action—in main street and beyond.
Read MoreDiscover how this Strong Towns member overcame her feeling of powerless to address an overwhelming struggle in her neighborhood.
Read MoreAs Strong Towns member Brandon Schielack researched how to support rural entrepreneurs, he discovered an opportunity that he’d later transform into a product for rural communities across North America: institutions, such as schools or nonprofit organization, still sold product produced outside the community for their local fundraisers.
Read MoreWhen its only supermarket pulled out, a neighborhood suddenly found themselves living in a “food desert.” Could it end up being a blessing in disguise?
Read MoreSpoiler: it doesn’t look like more police stations, more top-down programs, or more incarceration.
Read MoreThink small acts of neighborliness mean nothing more than signs of a welcoming neighborhood? Discover how Strong Towns contributor Steve MacDouell introduced “micro-neighborliness” to shift the morale of residents in neighborhoods across London, Ontario.
Read MoreNew webinars in the Strong Towns Facebook group show how Strong Towns members are using their unique skills and perspectives to make their community stronger—and how you can do the same in your community.
Read MoreVisit the Hyde Park neighborhood in South Los Angeles and you’ll find the usual culprits of a food desert, such as fast-food chains and gas stations. But enter Kelli Jackson’s corner store—Hank’s Mini Market—and you’ll discover how cities can address food deserts without forgoing future tax revenue.
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