New
City Partnership Program
Where Strong Towns Meets City Hall
Individual actions of city leaders aren’t always enough for institutional change. The City Partnership Program provides a practical path for cities ready to lead.
Prepare to become a partner in 2026 and learn more about the program with an informational webinar on January 9.
Program Overview
Turning Strong Towns Ideas Into Citywide Practice
The Strong Towns City Partnership gives municipalities a structured way to participate in and benefit from the Strong Towns movement. Every partner city gains access to the tools, training, and relationships that help leaders build fiscally strong, people-centered communities.
This program formalizes the institutional side of our movement, offering a clear path for cities to engage, learn, and demonstrate leadership in building a Strong Town.
City Partnership Benefits
These core benefits invite every City Partner int the Strong Towns network and ensure access to shared learning and visibility opportunities.
Citywide Access for Staff
A designated group of employees (planners, engineers, elected officials, etc.) receive access to Strong Towns toolkits, training sessions, news, tips, and other resources otherwise available only to Strong Towns members.
Membership Discounts
A designated group of employees receive access to Local Motive, the Strong Towns Academy, and other online events, along with early access and discounted registration to all ticketed Strong Towns events, including the National Gathering, Civic Leaders Summit, and the Strong Towns Accelerator.
Recognition as a Strong Towns Partner:
Public recognition on the Strong Towns website and in selected communications.
Member Forum Access
Participation in online peer forums and member coaching events for collaboration and shared learning.
Curated Communications
Regular partner updates with case studies, implementation examples, and new tools.
Built for Any City at Any Size
Find the tier that works best for your place.
Tier
Community Size
Annual Fee
Partner Individual Seats
Small Town
Under 10,000
$750
5 Staff Seats
Local Hub
10,001 – 50,000
$1,500
10 Staff Seats
Mid-Sized City
50,001 – 150,000
$3,000
15 Staff Seats
Metro City
150,001 – 500,000
$5,000
25 Staff Seats
Major Metro
500,001+
$7,500
40 Staff Seats
Tier: Small Town
Community Size: Under 10,000
Annual Fee: $750
Partner Individual Seats: 5 Staff Seats
Tier: Local Hub
Community Size: 10,001 – 50,000
Annual Fee: $1,500
Partner Individual Seats: 10 Staff Seats
Tier: Mid-Sized City
Community Size: 50,001 – 150,000
Annual Fee: $3,000
Partner Individual Seats: 15 Staff Seats
Tier: Metro City
Community Size: 150,001 – 500,000
Annual Fee: $5,000
Partner Individual Seats: 25 Staff Seats
Tier: Major Metro
Community Size: 500,001+
Annual Fee: $7,500
Partner Individual Seats: 40 Staff Seats
Optional Add-Ons
City Partners may add specialized training or technical programs at discounted rates:
Individual Coaching Session (Virtual, 90 min)
Quarterly Coaching Session (Virtual, 90 min)
Monthly Coaching Session (Virtual, 90 min)
Finance Decoder Analysis/Workshop (Virtual)
Housing Toolkit Activation Workshop (Virtual)
Crash Analysis Studio Training/Workshop (Virtual)
In-Person Community Event – Priority Scheduling / Discounted
Become a City Partner in 2026
Prepare to become a City Partner by reserving your spot in the program and joining an informational webinar on January 9 to learn more.
For more information or to ask any questions regarding the City Partnership Program, contact Carlee Alm-LaBar at [email protected]