Chris Allen, Strong Towns Director of Events & Partnerships, will be visiting Oxford, North Carolina on September 10 at 6:00 pm.

LOCATION: Orange Street Community Center  |  DATE: September 10, 2025  |  TIME: 6:00 p.m. EST

A first in a series of community discussions hosted by OxForward, co-hosted by Strong Towns and Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments.

Featuring Strong Town's own Chris Allen as guest speaker.

Why are so many towns struggling with crumbling infrastructure, rising debt, and taxes that never seem to be enough? This talk explains—plainly and powerfully—how we got here and what we can do to build stronger, more resilient communities.

What you’ll learn:

Why traditional “growth” strategies leave towns broke
Why older neighborhoods are often more valuable than new ones
How “small bets” create lasting change
How engaged citizens can shape a better future