Grappling with a recent housing crisis, Montanans are having to reckon with a new reality: that they’re where LA was at 100 years ago, and they’ll have to reform their zoning codes if they want to avoid becoming LA in the future.
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We have our finalists—get ready to hear live from both towns’ representatives Monday, April 10!
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What exactly is “by right” development, and how might it not match what’s actually built in your community?
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Do you want the Strong Towns movement to go viral in your community? Not Just Bikes can help.
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Through a series of walk audits, local leaders in Peoria, IL, are not only observing the urban environment, but starting to understand how small, simple actions can profoundly shape it.
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What lessons can we glean from a century-old solution to housing crises?
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This “Complete Street” is really a stroad in disguise—and that’s led to some deadly consequences.
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Settling down from a cross-country move, Strong Towns Editor-in-Chief Daniel Herriges reflects on what makes a place feel like “home,” and what prompts people to put roots in a location—even if it’s not a “perfect” place.
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A real estate listing can be used as a roadmap to the attributes that Strong Towns advocates for: human-scale development, safe places to walk and bike, and responsive local government.
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In walkable cities, it’s not hard to find a solution if you find yourself stranded. But what about in a car-dependent place?
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In this week’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck Marohn talks about the financial system, and provides insights on what’s currently happening in the banking industry.
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Cast your vote! Which two towns should face off in the championship round of the eighth annual Strongest Town Contest?
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Cast your vote! Which two towns should face off in the championship round of the eighth annual Strongest Town Contest?
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It’s not difficult to have good urban design, the kind that respects neighbors and the neighborhoods they live in. It’s actually a lot less work than the processes we use to administer the suburban zoning codes we have today.
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The votes are in, and we have our contestants for round three!
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Too many neighborhoods have a demand and need for additional housing, but builders believe there's not enough existing lots to build on. Here's how to demonstrate otherwise.
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Earlier this year, Oklahoma residents took the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to court over a planned $15 billion turnpike expansion. Now, the state's attorney general is weighing in.
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Oftentimes, people in rural settings drive long distances to bigger towns to find community engagement. This renovated soda fountain shop shows why it’s worth looking for that sense of community a little closer to home.
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Although you may not see as many people without homes in the streets of rural America, that doesn’t mean the housing crisis hasn’t struck communities outside of big cities.
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For nearly half a year, this small business owner has been ready to open his coffee shop…but the city is refusing to let him do so, all because of antiquated parking mandates.
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