John Pattison, Strong Towns’ community builder, will participate in a panel discussion during the 2025 Anchor Learning Network Action Summit hosted by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

LOCATION: Online Event  |  DATE: June 4, 2025  |  TIME: 12:30 p.m. EDT

This virtual summit explores how urban and metropolitan campuses can help build thriving neighborhoods through place-based strategies, partnerships, and innovation.

Community Builder John Pattison will participate in a panel discussion titled “Thriving Neighborhoods.” This session highlights innovative, place-based approaches to building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities. Presenters will share how small-scale public investments, campus-community collaboration, and applied learning projects are transforming infrastructure, advancing student success, and promoting health and well-being. The discussion will explore how these distinct strategies can be adapted and scaled across diverse urban and regional contexts.