Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns Member Advocate, will be giving a virtual presentation titled The Built Environment as an Enabler or Disabler of People at the Annual Meeting hosted by Walk Bike Washtenaw.

LOCATION: Zoom Online Event | DATE: November 16, 2022 | TIME: 7:00 PM EST

Norm will explain how so many North American cities find themselves struggling to deal with disconnected transportation networks and decline after decades of “growth.” The problem lies in the current model of development — one which values short-term gains over long-term prosperity. To strengthen our cities and ensure their economic success, we must look to traditional ways of building cities. In this presentation, Norm will show how active citizens, local officials and design professionals can change the negative trajectory in their towns and help them to become more resilient and inclusive - no matter what challenges lie ahead.