In a community dismissed as the “ghetto,” residents are doing the math on public investments — and finding surprises — then empowering residents to build a stronger future.
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Read MoreSmall investments in poor neighborhoods are the best way for a community to build wealth. They are also the best way to lift people out of poverty without displacing them from their neighborhood.
Read MoreHacer inversiones pequeñas en barrios pobres es el mejor modo de aumentar la riqueza. También, son el mejor modo de ayudar a la gente a salir de la pobreza sin desplazarse del barrio.
Read MoreFrom elected officials to passionate community volunteers, from developers and transportation advocates to newly appointed members of a local planning commission — these are the people building strong towns.
Read MoreThis year, Strong Towns went deep — really deep — on how Kansas City typifies the tragic consequences of the suburban experiment. Here are 3 things we’ve seen as a result of this deep-dive into KC’s past, present and future.
Read MoreIn a world of political polarization and paralyzed governance, Strong Towns advocates are out there getting stuff done. And we have the data to prove it.
Read MoreIntentional communities, zombie political parties, finding hope in history, and a debate over who should pay for sidewalks. These are a few of the stories from around the web that Strong Towns staffers were reading and talking about this week.
Read MoreThe rise of ridesharing, e-commerce deliveries, and pandemic-era al fresco dining has shed new light on the untapped value of a more flexible curb.
Read MoreHow one community leader is giving back to his community by creating an indoor market and food hall.
Read MoreWe get the density and the height, but not much action. Some of the form, none of the function.
Read MoreAcross North America and around the world, people are discovering the power of localism.
Read MoreThe story of how Edmonton, a sprawling prairie city, became the first major Canadian city to end parking minimums—and what the rest of us can learn from its example.
Read MoreHow one Detroit resident is using Google Maps to chronicle the accelerating disappearance of some of that city’s neighborhoods.
Read MoreWant to share the Strong Towns message in a way that is interesting and accessible? A YouTuber in Amsterdam is launching a new series that can do just that.
Read MoreOur one-dimensional view of politics—a “Left-Spectrum”—is far too limiting. it obscures opportunities to work together...and delegitimizes some people altogether. Here’s what a two-dimensional approach looks like.
Read MoreThis spring, hundreds of cities and towns moved swiftly to allow restaurants, bars and shops to open temporary outdoor seating areas. What have we learned?
Read MoreI received a chilling response from the state licensing board. This abuse of power should concern everyone, especially my fellow engineers.
Read MoreAn interstellar love note, nuns keeping up spirits at polling places, and the story of a carpenter stepping in to provide shelter for Toronto’s homeless. These are a few stories from around the web that Strong Towns staffers were reading and talking about this week.
Read MoreThe challenges facing small businesses require solutions that respond to the real needs (and assets) of the community. Here’s one such solution.
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