“The Strong Towns voice needs to be heard by elected and appointed officials across the US. ”
“Strong Towns is doing some of the most important work in this country.”
“Strong Towns is a simple concept with a never-ending depth behind it.”
When we recognize the housing crisis as a systems and strategy problem, we realize that there is no shortage of things cities can do right now to address it.
Instead of relegating walkability to college campuses and tourist towns, let’s embrace it as a key to community strength.
Charlotte, North Carolina, is in the middle of a housing crisis. Churches are stepping up to help.
It comes down to stewardship, empathy, and humility.
Some call it watered down, others call it overreach. But there’s no denying this new Texas bill nudges housing policy in the right direction.
Iowa’s new ADU law puts power in the hands of homeowners, not just developers—and makes it easier for grandma to stay close to home.
It’s time to make the beloved housing solution that turned Chicago into a bustling, modern city legal again.
City staff in Harrisonburg, Virginia, are embracing a process of co-creation with the public they serve. Here’s what that means.
Portland’s zoning overhaul is producing what every city says it wants: more homes people can actually afford.
In Portland, Oregon one neighbor’s DIY device is quietly collecting the kind of street data cities can’t ignore—and that neighbors have known all along.
Instead of waiting for someone else to fix their community’s transit problems, this group of local advocates took initiative with something simple—and powerful.
Chuck sits down with New York Times housing and development reporter Conor Dougherty to discuss his recent viral article, “Why America Should Sprawl.” (Audio, text, and video formats available.)
Abundance looks to reform from above. We think you shouldn’t wait for permission.
Tactical urbanism is changing the way we approach city-building—here are five studies, toolkits, and guides to help you get started where you live.
Vignesh Swaminathan is an engineer, transportation planner, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers. He explains how he works with quick-build projects, intersection design, and social media to make cities stronger. (Transcript included.)
John Gall’s home sits at the base of a T-intersection—a spot where, in theory, drivers are supposed to turn either left or right. But that’s not what keeps happening.
In Lawrence, Indiana, a new housing task force is turning local tools into real solutions to tackle the town’s growing housing crisis head-on.
From school integration to budget reform, Rick Cole has spent his life encouraging cities to meet their residents’ needs in smart and sustainable ways. Here's his advice for city officials.
Danny Wind is a Local Conversation leader and Regional Transportation Commission member from California. Danny discusses their Open Street Map Project, which gives people a space to share the everyday challenges they face. (Transcript included.)
To build a strong city, you first have to understand the building blocks you’re working with and how they fit together.
If crashes happen in the same place over and over, is it really an accident? Phoenix residents say no—and they have the data to prove it.
The latest fatality on a Charlottesville road was the last straw for Kevin Cox, but his efforts to make the area safer might land him twelve months of jailtime. What if cities saw actions like his not as crimes—but as calls for change?
Dr. Patricia Tice is a transportation engineer, planner, researcher and self-proclaimed geek. She talks about her research into human behavior, as well as the role of human interaction and LEGO in urban design. (Transcript included.)