If planners learn to determine what the public will is and apply themselves in service to that public will, our municipalities can be that much closer to towns well planned.
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Jason Roberts will lead a talk at our upcoming Summit about his work to encourage small-scale, citizen-driven change in towns across the country. Here's a video offering a window into this world.
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Here are 5 key ways to get local business owners on your side--whether you're putting together a neighborhood event or advocating for a change in street design.
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Whether you're a city staffer, nonprofit leader or just a strong citizen who cares, there's something you can do to advocate for an end to parking minimums in your town.
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These low-cost strategies will make biking easier and safer in any community.
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From getting started, to locating a lost bike, to enjoying the many benefits of biking, here's your comprehensive guide to the bike-friendly life.
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A good bike rack can be a catalyst for change in cities big and small. Here's how to choose the right location and style, as well as advocate for more bike parking in your town.
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Jump in on one of these simple, fall-related activities to get to know your community better and build relationships to last all winter long.
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Here are the three core characteristics you need for a successful urban center, plus how to creatively make them happen on a shoestring budget.
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Each one of these actions marks a dramatic departure from the norm for most places. Take even one of these steps and your town is on its way to becoming stronger.
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The history of city planning is largely a story of meddling and overreaction creating ever more fragile cities by reducing any apparent volatility while increasing debt, building out a system that is not financially productive, and ruining the neighborhoods of our most disadvantaged residents.
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How to build a successful innovation district where start-ups, schools, and residents flourish.
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Here is a quick how-to guide for dealing with people who claim your city lacks adequate parking.
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Hays, KS carries on the Strong Towns message with this concise, impressive document that communicates the trouble with the current growth pattern and its impact in Hays. We think you'll find it useful.
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In honor of Jane Jacobs week, we are seeking to fill an intellectual void by providing an oath for urban planners.
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Whether your church is urban, suburban or rural, these 6 ideas can help you promote bikeability in your community.
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A strong town needs strong local businesses.
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Let’s say you want to organize a social get-together for you and your neighbors. What do you do? How do you make it a success? Let me share what I’ve learned over the years about organizing neighbor events. It's easy!
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Think you have to choose between moving away to an exciting but distant place, or staying put in your mundane hometown? There's a third option.
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How exactly do you live a normal mainstream life in a way that also happens to allow you to ride out an unexpected storm – be it natural, economic, medical, or political?
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