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Chris Allen

Chris Allen was the Director of Events and Partnerships at Strong Towns. With a long career in operations, sales, and management, Chris Allen brings a passion for collaborating around big ideas and seeing them through. He brings his enthusiasm for the built environment and community advocacy to our partners and supporters through the work of the Events and Partnerships team. Chris is proud to work out the Strong Towns principles with our partners and donors—encouraging flourishing for all to positively impact our communities.

Articles by Chris Allen

When a Street Kills a Child, We Put the Parents on Trial

When our infrastructure makes normal childhood behavior life-threatening, allowing kids to do typical childhood activities becomes reckless endangerment.

Chris Allen
Aug 21, 2025
Housing
When a Street Kills a Child, We Put the Parents on Trial

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