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Chuck is heading to Wisconsin for a Curbside Chat tonight and then to give Transportation in the Next American City tomorrow. Exciting opportunity to share our message. Here's the most current schedule of upcoming events, including Alabama next week.

April 9-10 - La Crosse, WI
April 14-15 - Birmingham, AL
April 24-25 - Stevens Point, WI  - Half day training session, AICP Credits will be offered - Register Here
April 28 - Dallas, TX - Curbside Chat
April 30 - Dallas, TX - Member Appreciation Event - More details to come to Strong Towns Members by email
May 13 - Fargo, ND - Curbside Chat
May 14 - Grand Forks, ND - Curbside Chat
May 19 - Hays, KS - Curbside Chat
May 21 - Lewiston, ME - Conference Keynote
June 17 - Boston, MA - Conference Keynote
June 18 - Denver, CO - Strong Towns on Tap
June 23 - Detroit, MI - Conference Panel
June 30 - Des Moines, IA - Conference Keynote

In case you missed it this week...

Featured
A Strong Towns Voice in State Government: Danny Lapin
Norm Van Eeden Petersman
A Strong Towns Voice in State Government: Danny Lapin
Norm Van Eeden Petersman

Danny Lapin proves that technical expertise and Strong Towns thinking are a powerful combination. His work is not always flashy. But it is real, and it makes a lasting impact on his city.

Norm Van Eeden Petersman
Bottom-Up Shorts: How Normal People Can Make a Big Difference
Strong Towns
Bottom-Up Shorts: How Normal People Can Make a Big Difference
Strong Towns

Daniel Bloemker is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Bellingham, Washington. He joins Norm to discuss his work advancing parking reform, housing, and community spaces. (Transcript included.)

Strong Towns
Planting the Seeds of a Stronger Artesia (and Watching Them Grow)
John Pattison
Planting the Seeds of a Stronger Artesia (and Watching Them Grow)
John Pattison

Lorelei Bailey is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Artesia, California. Her story proves that you don’t need to be an expert to lead change—you just have to care enough to act.

John Pattison
Today Is the Best Time To Build a Strong Town
Norman Van Eeden Petersman
Today Is the Best Time To Build a Strong Town
Norman Van Eeden Petersman

When systems fail, the instinct is to wait for someone with more authority to fix it. We know better. The cavalry isn’t coming. But that’s okay—because we’re not powerless. We can do something today.

Norman Van Eeden Petersman
The World Is on Fire. That’s Why We’re Here.
Charles Marohn
The World Is on Fire. That’s Why We’re Here.
Charles Marohn

When you recognize that things are broken, you have two options. You can wait helplessly for someone else to fix them, or you can start rebuilding the systems closest to you.

Charles Marohn
Abundant Incrementalism: The Fastest Path to Transformative Supply
Andrew Burleson
Abundant Incrementalism: The Fastest Path to Transformative Supply
Andrew Burleson

Unlocking incremental development at the scale of the lot is the most transformative thing we can do because it impacts every lot in the city or metropolitan area.

Andrew Burleson
New Tool Sparks a Wave of Financial Self-Awareness Across North America
Asia Mieleszko
New Tool Sparks a Wave of Financial Self-Awareness Across North America
Asia Mieleszko

What if you could look at your city’s finances and understand what’s going on—not just this year, but over the long haul? Meet the Strong Towns Finance Decoder.

Asia Mieleszko
Elizabeth Turman-Bryant: The Bottom-Up Path to Local Leadership
Strong Towns
Elizabeth Turman-Bryant: The Bottom-Up Path to Local Leadership
Strong Towns

Elizabeth Turman-Bryant is a councilmember in Burlington, Washington. She joins Tiffany to discuss the importance of balancing responsive bottom-up activism with influential local government involvement. (Transcript included.)

Strong Towns
Paint, Planters, and People Power: Indianapolis' Grassroots Makeover
Asia Mieleszko
Paint, Planters, and People Power: Indianapolis' Grassroots Makeover
Asia Mieleszko

From fast traffic to flower-filled crosswalks, a quiet revolution is reshaping Indianapolis’ streets. And it isn’t breaking the bank.

Asia Mieleszko
Forget Growth for Growth’s Sake—Langley Residents Want to Know What Pays
Strong Towns
Forget Growth for Growth’s Sake—Langley Residents Want to Know What Pays
Strong Towns

What if you could see where your city makes money—and where it quietly loses it? That’s what a group of residents in Langley, British Columbia set out to do.

Strong Towns
How To Handle Bureaucracy in Local Government: City Staffers Explain
Strong Towns
How To Handle Bureaucracy in Local Government: City Staffers Explain
Strong Towns

Chuck is joined by Carlee Alm-LaBar and Kevin Blanchard, former city staff members in Lafayette, Louisiana. They discuss the challenges of balancing competing demands and priorities when working in local government. (Transcript included.)

Strong Towns
Charles Marohn