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Forget Megaprojects—This Teacher Has a Better Way to Fix Cities

What if fixing your city didn’t require a billion-dollar plan—just a neighbor with a shovel and a bold idea? In Bloomington, a high school teacher is quietly leading a local revolution, one small step at a time.

Strong Towns
Jul 10, 2025
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Forget Megaprojects—This Teacher Has a Better Way to Fix Cities

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