Changing the Conversation about Our Broken Transportation Systems

People are talking about Confessions of a Recovering Engineer. Here's what they're saying.

Strong Towns on CNN: Going "Big" on Road Projects Won't Fix American Cities

The new infrastructure bill will have big goals. But big new road projects won’t actually help us meet those goals.

"What I Learned from Chuck Marohn about Cities and Companies” (They're More Alike Than You Thought)

The fates of cities and their small businesses are tied to one another. They also have a lot to learn from each other. Here are 7 “crossover truths” to keep in mind as you navigate the days, months, and years ahead.

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CNN and Beyond: The Strong Towns Message is Spreading

Slowly but surely, the national conversation is changing around how to build stronger and more resilient cities. And you’re making it happen.

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Nobody wants to “destroy the suburbs.” But everyone should want to end the Suburban Experiment.

The latest partisan wedge issue—whether or not our suburbs should be allowed to evolve—is actually an opportunity for common ground.

Listening Recommendations for Strong Towns Thinking

Strong Towns president Chuck Marohn recommends two podcasts that will inspire and equip you to build stronger, more financially resilient cities.

You Were Mentioned on the Floor of Congress

For years, you’ve been doing the work of building a stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous community. Members of Congress are noticing.

Talks at Google with Strong Towns

We recently shared the Strong America presentation at Talks at Google during a recent trip to Manhattan.

What People Are Saying About "Strong Towns": The Book

The Strong Towns book has been out for a week and a half—and the most gratifying thing is to see those who have read and reviewed it reflect our message back to us in their own powerful, insightful words. Do you have your copy yet?

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Thinking Big About Thinking Small: The Strong Towns Philosophy in Conversation

Planting a tree, fixing a sidewalk or a street light, painting a crosswalk: these are some of the highest-returning investments we can make today. So why aren’t our cities oriented toward them? Two very different conversations featuring Strong Towns president Chuck Marohn explore this question.

The National Association of Realtors Says #DoTheMath

The latest issue of the National Association of Realtors biannual magazine, On Common Ground, is devoted to the financial implications of growth and land-use decisions. And Strong Towns thinking features front and center.

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Time to Stop Building Disposable Places

More than ever of what we make is produced with little thought to its durability. But what happens when we apply this mindset to the very communities we live in?

Why Bikes, Scooters and Small-Scale Transportation are the Future of our Cities

Strong Towns president, Chuck Marohn, shares his perspective on this episode of The Outspoken Cyclist radio show.

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Shreveport's Inner City Connector Spotlighted in National Report on Highway Boondoggles

Strong Towns’ coverage is part of a national report on wasteful highway spending.

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We Contributed to an International Art Exhibition

Strong Towns’ writing is part of the Irish Pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale of Architecture.

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Ann Arbor Residents are Saying "Yes" to New Development

And they’re getting noticed for it.

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Strong Towns Quoted in the New York Times

We're thrilled to share a recent op-ed in the New York Times written by friend of Strong Towns, Gracy Olmstead, who mentions our movement and interviews our president.

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Strong Towns Director of Community Engagement featured on St. Louis Public Radio

The Strong Towns message is taking hold in St. Louis, MO.

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Strong Towns Stands up for Main Street

A recent series of events in North Dakota featuring Strong Towns' President, Charles Marohn, championed the value of Main Street. And it's getting plenty of attention.

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