Today's SlackChat is hosted by Chuck Marohn

Join Chuck Marohn at 1:30pm today for a live chat.

Strong TownsMarch 24, 2016slackchat

Understanding Growth, Part 4

Are we a society of villains or of neighbors?

Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnMarch 24, 2016Understanding Growth

What happens when a city subsidizes Uber rides?

A Florida town is planning to subsidize Uber rides for its residents in the hopes of decreasing road maintenance and public transit costs. Do the numbers add up?

Top Story, Transportation, #NoNewRoadsStrong TownsMarch 23, 2016Florida, subsidies

Cast Your Votes for the Elite Eight

We're down to the Elite Eight, and tomorrow, we'll announce our Final Four. Here are the current standings...

Strongest Town Contest, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 23, 2016Updates

Please, do not build that crosswalk.

Rather than allow for natural pedestrian movement and traffic calming, my city has recommended funnelling pedestrians into a signalized crosswalk so they can wait their turn to cross the street in an approved manner. I believe that is the wrong answer to the right question.

Field Notes, Walkability, #ChaoticButSmartGracen JohnsonMarch 23, 2016Crosswalk, pedestrian safety, Chaotic but Smart

Where the Sidewalk Ends

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Today's SlackChat: Gracen Johnson

This week, we're inviting readers to join us for a series of conversations with our writers and staff on Slack. Today's SlackChat will be hosted by Gracen Johnson at 12pm CT.

Field NotesStrong TownsMarch 23, 2016slackchat

Understanding Growth, Part 3

We created debt to serve us. Now we serve debt.

Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnMarch 23, 2016Understanding Growth

The Legacy Lives

"The Strong Towns and Urban3 legacy in Santa Rosa is very much alive and well."

Success Story, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 22, 2016Santa Rosa, Urban3

Taking the Long View

In a culture that is often focused on short-term gains and instant gratification, faith communities must take the long view when it comes to building better cities.

Proppe, FaithSara Joy ProppeMarch 22, 2016faith communities, churches, community building

Carlisle, PA vs. Truckee, CA

In this final Elite Eight match-up of East Coast meets West Coast, your votes will determine the Strongest Town.

Strongest Town Contest, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 22, 2016Pennsylvania, California, Carlisle PA

West Palm Beach vs. Holland

Vote for the Strongest Town based on these photographs of West Palm Beach, FL and Holland, MI.

Strongest Town Contest, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 22, 2016Florida, Michigan

Today's SlackChat: Andrew Price and Johnny Sanphillippo

Andrew Price and Johnny Sanphillippo host today's slackchats.

Sanphillippo, Andrew PriceStrong TownsMarch 22, 2016slackchat

Understanding Growth, Part 2

Genesis describes God's labor of creating the heavens and earth and all that is as taking six days. On the seventh day, God rests. God doesn't rest because God needs to be back at the office Monday morning to create another universe. God rests because God is done.

Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnMarch 22, 2016Understanding Growth

The Week Ahead

What's going on this week at Strong Towns?

PodcastStrong TownsMarch 21, 2016South Carolina, slackchat, Tomas Sedlacek, Strongest Town Competition

San Marcos vs. Sandusky

San Marcos, TX and Sandusky, OH showcase their strengths with photographs. Your vote will determine the strongest.

Strongest Town Contest, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 21, 2016Texas

Hoboken vs. Hopkins

In the next phase of the Strongest Town competition, you're invited to vote for the strongest, based on a series of photos from each town. Vote between Hoboken and Hopkins today!

Strongest Town Contest, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 21, 2016Hoboken