Three housing stories that got our attention in 2019, and the lessons we should take from each one.
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Okay, so you want to build a stronger community. But where do you start? Chuck Marohn and Kevin Shepherd (of Verdunity) discuss why this question is so important—and why there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Also discussed: the role of APEs in making our towns and cities fragile, comprehensive plans, and much more.
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Property tax cap laws have been around for decades and are now on the books in 44 states — most recently in Texas. So why are we still surprised when they make our local communities more fragile and less resilient?
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In a “sort-by-price” world, you should be careful getting into a race to the bottom. This applies as much to cities as businesses.
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We can’t continue business as usual. It’s time for a different approach.
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Chuck Marohn interviews Strong Towns sponsor and member, Kevin Shepherd, about the new group he has formed with others in the planning and development sphere called Cultivate Collaborative.
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I used to design big, expensive development projects. Then I realized the most successful places don't depend on huge grants and megaprojects, rather, they have strong local economies and people-oriented spaces.
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If America's dysfunctional approach to transportation is going to be solved, it's going to have to be solved in places that look like Tulsa.
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These podcasts from last year's CNU feature Strong Towns members and new urbanist celebs. Take a listen.
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