Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, will give a public presentation in Steubenville, Ohio, on September 18, 2025.

LOCATION: Sycamore Center  |  DATE: September 18, 2025  |  TIME: 6:30 p.m. EDT

Why are so many cities and towns across North America going broke? Our roads are deteriorating. Our governments are in debt. No matter how much we increase them, our taxes aren’t enough to fix it all. And no one seems to be able to agree on how we got here — much less how to change the course. 

This isn’t just about numbers on a budget. This is about the fate of the communities we love most and the real people who live there. This is about giving our citizens, today and tomorrow, a chance at the future they deserve. 

If we want American cities to be strong and resilient, we need to change everything about the way we plan and build our places.

In this presentation, Chuck will explain, in plain language, how so many American cities have found themselves in decline after decades of “growth.” He’ll then share a revolutionary way forward that could create enduring prosperity, with a special focus on the challenges that Rust Belt cities face and the role of local government.

This presentation is open to the public. Please stay afterward for a Q&A and book signing with Chuck.