In the summer, my neighbors invite things to happen that they will oppose most any other time of the year. It’s the best part of being here.
Read MoreTweets about murals, the racial homeownership gap, and regenerative agriculture. These are just some of the stories from around the web that Strong Towns staffers were reading and talking about this week.
Read MoreJohn Simmerman founded Active Towns to help cities think about and create more opportunities for physical activity within neighborhoods.
Read MoreA question we often hear concerns highway bypasses around small towns. Are they good? Bad? Let's find out by looking at a case study: Starke, Florida, and U.S. 301.
Read MoreThe federal government has proposed $20 billion to be allocated toward targeted freeway removal, but will that be enough to fix America’s cities?
Read MoreAnnapolis's downtown has become dominated by short-term rentals, and it’s beginning to degrade the community’s social capital.
Read MoreIf we want to have meaningful conversations about "the economy" and how it affects everyday people, then our focus needs to shift from macro to local.
Read MoreOne of the realities about cities is that they change—but in America, most cities are trapped in a regulatory environment that makes change extremely costly.
Read MoreWe’re excited to introduce you to a group of amazing leaders who are helping to guide the future of this movement.
Read MoreA bill in Congress is pushing for a National Infrastructure Bank, which would mean (in theory) bold federal action to address America's infrastructure crisis. It's a big idea. It's also a really bad one.
Read MoreIt’s the last day of our member drive, so let’s read some “FU” comments from our members. …What are “FU” comments? “Fundraise Up,” of course!
Read MoreStrong Towns member Nathan Chung and farmer Ryan Karb are helping bring fresh local food for sale to neighborhoods that don’t have much access to it.
Read MoreWhat exactly is a Strong Towns membership? That’s a question we often hear from our audience, so here’s our response!
Read MoreToday, prosperity isn’t gold, land, or natural resources; it’s know-how.
Read MoreAre automated vehicles a solution looking for a problem—or perhaps the wrong solution for problems (traffic deaths, traffic congestion, etc.) that could be solved in better, easier ways?
Read MoreProducing great media content is a major part of how we advance the Strong Towns mission, but check out all the other valuable resources we also provide.
Read MoreThe Strong Towns movement is growing across the globe. Are you ready to join this movement and put your dot on the map, too?
Read MoreHow can we build the kind of community where our kids won't feel they have to go elsewhere to prosper? Check out our new e-book to find out.
Read MoreWhether you’re dreaming of safer streets, more small business opportunities, or a chance to connect with your neighbors, these trainings will help.
Read MorePutting the Strong Towns approach into action in your community can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here's some examples that show the power of little bets and small steps.
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