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Cities as Platforms of Productivity
Cities as Platforms of Productivity

Cities are filled with talent, ideas, and hardworking people. We just need to provide them with the platform to be productive.

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Andrew Price, Top Story, Best of BlogAndrew PriceDecember 7, 2017
Two Perspectives on Small Town Southern Life
Two Perspectives on Small Town Southern Life

Here's what two Strong Towns members find valuable about life in the small town south, and what they'd like to see change.

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Podcast, Top StoryStrong TownsDecember 7, 2017rural, Georgia
A Town Square out of Thin Air
A Town Square out of Thin Air

Can a suburban “downtown” built from the ground up for over $150 million succeed?

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Top Story, Quednau, Best of BlogRachel QuednauDecember 7, 2017
The Economics of the I-49 Connector in Shreveport
The Economics of the I-49 Connector in Shreveport

Leaders in Shreveport, Louisiana want to construct a new highway right through the heart of their city. And the economic arguments they're using to justify it are completely bogus.

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Marohn, Shreveport, Top Story, Best of BlogCharles MarohnDecember 6, 2017
Why I'm not a Cyclist
Why I'm not a Cyclist

I don't need to be an expert to tell you that our streets are not bike-friendly.

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WIlson, Best of Blog, Top StoryKea WilsonDecember 6, 2017
Stop Shoehorning Suburbia into Walkable Places
Stop Shoehorning Suburbia into Walkable Places

It’s pretty easy to destroy a walkable place. We’ve been doing it for so long.

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Kobos, Best of BlogSarah KobosDecember 6, 2017
The Week Ahead: Strong Towns in French
The Week Ahead: Strong Towns in French

Chuck and Rachel discuss a recent trip to Montreal and a bunch of exciting announcements.

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PodcastStrong TownsDecember 5, 2017the week ahead
Everything that’s wrong with America in 2 charts? Yeah, right.
Everything that’s wrong with America in 2 charts? Yeah, right.

Many people would have us believe that America is failing to invest in its infrastructure. If only it were that simple.

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Marohn, Best of Blog, Top StoryCharles MarohnDecember 5, 2017
The Big Urban Mistake: Building for Tourism vs. Livability
The Big Urban Mistake: Building for Tourism vs. Livability

Should cities invest in big projects in the hopes of increasing tourism, or invest in the people that have already taken a risk by moving back into their long-dormant downtowns?

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Best of Blog, Greatest Hits, Top EvergreenArian HorbovetzDecember 5, 2017Economic Development
5 Ways Federal Infrastructure Spending Makes Cities Poorer
5 Ways Federal Infrastructure Spending Makes Cities Poorer

A federal infrastructure bill is going to make your city poorer in the long run. Here's why.

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Marohn, Top Story, Best of BlogCharles MarohnDecember 4, 2017
Introducing our New Book
Introducing our New Book

Thoughts on Building Strong Towns, Volume III is now available!

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Top StoryStrong TownsDecember 4, 2017books
Strong Towns 2017 Annual Report
Strong Towns 2017 Annual Report

Today we present our 2017 annual report detailing the Strong Towns strategy and approach, along with the impact of our efforts.

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Success Story, Top StoryCharles MarohnDecember 4, 2017impact
Top Stories from the Week (Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2017)
Top Stories from the Week (Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2017)

This week, we discussed the costs of development and maintenance in our cities.

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Strong TownsDecember 1, 2017post roundup
Take a Virtual Walking Tour with Chuck Marohn
Take a Virtual Walking Tour with Chuck Marohn

Here's what works and what doesn't on a typical street.

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Video, Top Story, Success Story, #SlowtheCars, WalkabilityStrong TownsDecember 1, 2017events
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