Daniel Herriges, Strong Towns Senior Editor, will be giving a presentation titled Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution To Rebuild American Prosperity in Port Washington, WI on July 7, 2022.

LOCATION: W.J. Niederkorn Library  |   DATE: July 7, 2022   |   TIME: 5:30 PM CST

In this presentation, Daniel will highlight a path to community prosperity that’s as unique as your place. Using an innovative, hands-on approach, this presentation showcases why so many towns in North America are struggling financially despite decades of robust growth.

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.