In this follow-up to last week’s piece about Galesburg, IL, we’ll look at what the town needs in order to recover and thrive.

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...a Neighborhood Person

Gracen Johnson is a dedicated Strong Towns member who’s connecting with her neighbors and working on housing issues in Canada.

Podcast, Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 27, 2022taking action, The Bottom-Up Revolution, neighborhood revitalization, canada

What Does “Radical Neighborhood Change” Look Like?

“No neighborhood should be exempt from change. No neighborhood should be subjected to radical change.” Let’s examine what this core Strong Towns principle actually means.

Snow Day: Can Your City Pass the Winter Test?

The effects of winter weather on your town is one way to gauge its resilience.

No Insurance for Wildfire-Prone California

Insurers think they have the answer to California’s most wildfire-prone areas: get people to stop living there.

Podcast, Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 26, 2022podcast, housing crisis, natural disasters, disasters, upzoned, wildfire, california

Little Worlds

What do fractals have to do with building strong towns? A lot more than you might assume.

Top StoryJohn PattisonJanuary 26, 2022small bets, strong towns approach, taking action, local conversations, community

A Trailblazing Reform Supports Small-Scale Development in Memphis

There’s no large city in America that’s doing a better job of pivoting to a Strong Towns approach than Memphis, TN. Here’s why.

One Week Until the Local-Motive Tour Begins!

Our action-focused, online event series kicks off next week. Do you have your tickets yet?

Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 25, 2022announcement, Local-Motive Tour

State and Local Policy Tensions Focus Zoning Reforms

Let’s step back and evaluate the status of some recent, high-profile zoning reforms.

Top StoryTheo Mackey PollackJanuary 25, 2022housing, housing crisis, housing affordability, zoning, upzoning, minnesota, california, oregon

LaVonne, with a Capital "V"

Local business owners don’t just bring monetary wealth to a community; they can also bring a wealth of support and kindness to locals during their times of need.

Jarrett Walker: "Prediction and Freedom Are Opposites"

Special guest Jarrett Walker shares his thoughts on the limitations of prediction.

Podcast, Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 24, 2022podcast, projections, traffic projections, transit, public transportation, urban planning

Call for Nominations in 7th Annual Strongest Town Contest!

Show the world what makes your city or town great in the 2022 Strongest Town Contest!

Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 24, 2022Strongest Town 2022, announcement, strongest town contest

Financial Meltdown

Let’s explore the idea of inflation being “good.”

Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnJanuary 24, 2022Inflation, macroeconomics, economics, Economy, poverty

Friday Faves - Your Weekly Strong Towns Roundup

The Oakland Buddha, interfaith friendships, and old Old Urbanist posts. These are just some of the stories from around the internet that Strong Towns staff were reading and talking about this week.

Top StoryStrong TownsJanuary 21, 2022friday faves

High Value, Chapter 3: Chris Ekte

This week in High Value, we follow Chris Ekte as he deals with headaches at work—including an ominous note about a former employee.

High Value Serial, Top StoryHamilton LudwigJanuary 21, 2022High Value series, series

The Galesburg Papers, Part 1: The Diagnosis

Citizens of Galesburg, IL, are trying to save their public indoor pool and create a new activity complex. City council is sympathetic, but there's just one problem: money.