Independent pharmacies can be part of a healthy local economy.

Local pharmacies serve to bolster healthy local economies, providing employment for residents and making good use of the land they occupy.

Member PostBenjamin JolleyNovember 10, 2017

Give it another century and we'll see how it goes.

The key to building a stronger town is cultivating dynamic household economies. Cities across the globe have mastered this. Why can't we?

What small steps can we take to fill sidewalk gaps?

My city spent $1.4 million on new street lights and not a cent to build badly needed sidewalks. What can we do?

Walkability, Top Story, Member PostMichael SmithNovember 9, 2017sidewalks, #PedestrianUnfriendly

Bike Breakthrough: Connecting neighborhoods with low-stress routes

Across the nation, cities are expanding stand-alone bike lanes into full networks everyday people actually like to use.

Bikeability, Transportation, Urban Design, Top StoryJay WalljasperNovember 9, 2017bike lanes, protected bike lane, page highlight

Helping Cities Find their DNA of Place

Strong Towns member Daniel Hintz is making a serious impact in Northwest Arkansas.

Success Story, Top StoryRachel QuednauNovember 8, 2017inspired

Winners and Losers from Rent Control

A new study of San Francisco’s rent control shows it raises rents for some.

Member Post, Housing, Top StoryJoe CortrightNovember 8, 2017affordable housing, San Francisco, renters

Making Space for Mobility: Three Policies to Expand Bicycle Parking

Three cities are leading the way in expanding bicycle parking.

Bikeability, Member Post, Top Story, GrayNolan GrayNovember 7, 2017bike racks, bike parking

Big box stores are costing our cities far more than we ever imagined.

Big box developments are not paying their fair share.

Stop the Leakage: How food-centered urban design solves economic challenges

What if our towns saw urban farming as an opportunity for economic growth and employment?

Top Story, Local FoodNathan PickardNovember 7, 2017Farming, local food

It Takes All Types (of Housing)

The sad truth is that, regardless of motives, the ban on low-quality housing has hurt most of those who it was supposed to help.

Housing, Member PostNathaniel BarrettNovember 6, 2017affordable housing, page highlight

What Makes for Great Bike Parking?

Not all bike racks are created equal.

Bikeability, Member Post, Top Story, GrayNolan GrayNovember 6, 2017bike parking, bike racks

The public hates planners but it doesn't have to be that way.

Flexible regulations and a dose of humility could change this unproductive dynamic.

Planning Profession, Top Story, MaitlandAustin MaitlandNovember 6, 2017community engagement

Top 5 Stories from the Week (Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2017)

This week we highlighted some of the best content we've ever published.

Strong TownsNovember 3, 2017post roundup

Staying Strong

Don’t be intimidated by the haters. Keep doing what you can to build a strong town.

#StrongCitizens, Taking Action, Top Story, MarohnCharles MarohnNovember 3, 2017community engagement

The Negative Consequences of Car Dependency

Auto-oriented towns experience serious challenges that negatively impact small businesses, community health, and financial success for everyone.

Andrew Price, Top Story, TransportationAndrew PriceNovember 3, 2017auto-oriented, cars, suburban experiment

Podcast: How a First-Time Homeowner and Father is Building a Resilient Life

A Strong Towns member talks home renovation, parenthood and how he's living a resilient life.

Leyrer, Podcast, Small Scale Developers, #StrongCitizensStrong TownsNovember 2, 2017children, resilient

4 Easy Steps to Squash the "There's No Parking" Argument

Here is a quick how-to guide for dealing with people who claim your city lacks adequate parking.

HoodNathaniel M. HoodNovember 2, 2017

How to Get Started as a Small-Scale Developer

The 7 skills a small-scale developer needs. Hint: If you don't have them, you can find someone who does.

Dealing with Congestion

Our national transportation obsession has been about maximizing the amount that you can drive. Today, we need to focus on minimizing the amount you are forced to drive.

Marohn, TNACCharles MarohnNovember 2, 2017congestion, traffic engineering

Gross Negligence

In this hard-hitting four-part series, we examine the root cause of America's dangerously designed roads, which take tens of thousands of lives every year.

#SlowtheCarsCharles MarohnNovember 1, 2017pedestrian safety, children, car crash, STROADS, stc elected, page highlight

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