In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Doug Barrick, the town manager of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, to talk about what it’s like to participate in the Strongest Town Contest and how Rutherfordton is working to become a stronger town.
Read MoreThis special edition of Upzoned was recorded last week at the 2024 National Gathering. From business owners to zoning reform experts, Abby talks with attendees about their efforts to build stronger towns.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity offers a wide range of programs to help people become homeowners, giving the organization a unique perspective on the housing crisis. Strong Towns sat down with two representatives to learn about this perspective, including how Habitat is handling high building costs and why Habitat owners participate in the construction of their homes.
Read MoreStrong Towns interviews Dr. Christopher Berry, of the University of Chicago, on how we can begin making meaningful changes to the U.S.’s broken property tax system.
Read MoreThis week we’ve got a special treat: both the video and audio from a conversation between Chuck Marohn and renowned urban planner and walkability expert Jeff Speck.
Read MoreIncremental development today is far from the path of least resistance. To do it, you'll need the ability to navigate dozens of regulatory barriers.
Read MoreAn interview on the Nonprofit Growth Show gets deep into the Strong Towns strategy for taking on the development pattern of North America.
Read MoreFor the last five years, Arian Horbovetz and “The Urban Phoenix” have been changing the national conversation about what it takes to build stronger towns and cities.
Read MoreFred Rogers has never felt more necessary, perhaps especially for people working to build stronger communities.
Read MoreSend your relatives this interview between Chuck Marohn and Jefferson Public Radio.
Read MoreOur own Chuck Marohn and Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi got together to deliver some tough truths about building a stronger Kansas City, Missouri. Lesson number one: Simply tweaking how you collect taxes is not going to solve your revenue problems.
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