Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity Presentation
In 2019, Charles Marohn, President and Founder of Strong Towns, published a groundbreaking book entitled, Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. The book shares forward-thinking ideas that break with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States.
After the book was published, Marohn kicked off a national tour, sharing a presentation that highlights some of the most powerful stories in the book and using those insights to highlight a path to community prosperity that’s as unique as your place. This presentation showcases why so many towns in North America are struggling financially despite decades of robust growth. This presentation is the catalyst you need for your place to become financially stronger.
Topics Covered in This Presentation:
Why our cities are on the cusp of a long, slow decline, and how to approach the necessary triage in a rational way.
Why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work.
Why old and blighted areas are often more financially productive than shiny new ones.
The power of “little bets” to strengthen communities and improve the lives of citizens.
How humble public engagement can create amazing insights.
The surprising ways that strong neighborhoods make us better people.
