The Week Ahead: Strong Towns Goes to Washington



by Strong Towns

Chuck and Rachel recap recent events in Ashland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Northampton, Massachusetts. They also discuss upcoming events in Dallas, Texas and Monterey, California, plus a Strong Towns staff and board retreat. Finally, they check in about their holiday baking plans.

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(Top photo courtesy of The American Conservative)

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