How one Strong Towns member is building a stronger future for youth, and a stronger local economy, all at the same time.
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“[The] urgency to move fast is in conflict with the speed of trust, and the pace that actually allows for input from everyone who’s affected by these decisions.”
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There are compelling reasons to grow the U.S. population. But for it really generate prosperity, we’ll need to change how we build our cities.
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Cary Westerbeck brought his neighbors together to collectively build a stronger town.
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Does the United States have too few people? Bestselling author Matthew Yglesias makes the case for tripling the U.S. population.
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This Strong Towns member is helping her neighbors understand what’s going on in local government and get their voices heard.
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In 2020, towns and cities were tested in profound ways by a global pandemic and social unrest. What effect will it have on communities going forward?
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How churches are pushing back against the “cult of speed” and working with neighbors to weave a fabric of care in their communities.
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The myth of capitalism, social alienation and the rise of populism, a young entrepreneur creating opportunities for other entrepreneurs, and more. Here are 7 of our favorite podcasts of 2020.
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Here’s why everyone benefits when faith communities connect their mission and story to their physical place in the neighborhood.
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Cities that offered few options for teenagers before the pandemic have even fewer options today.
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Here’s a pragmatic way to close the gap between what businesses know they need to thrive and what their cash-strapped cities can actually provide.
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How one urban advocate helped transform a downtown street into a pedestrian-friendly public space— plus tips for how you can do the same in your own city.
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The governor of Wyoming says the state may have to abandon some small towns because it doesn’t have the money to maintain their sewers and streets. How did it get to this point? And what should be done?
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The changes that need to be made to fix our cities will never come about in a culture whose solution for everything is “Just print the money.”
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As senior care facilities are hit hard by the pandemic, homebuilders say interest in ADUs—and other multigenerational housing options—is exploding.
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Why were small businesses on such weak footing even before the pandemic?
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High school students are learning about Strong Towns concepts at an innovative program in Atlanta.
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Kansas City is a powerful case study for the ruinous effects of the suburban experiment. Can it also be a model for choosing a better way?
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How one community leader is giving back to his community by creating an indoor market and food hall.
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