I keep wondering how long the good times are going to last. And after that, what happens?

Member Post, #StrongCitizens, Top StoryMark DawsonJune 25, 2018

4 Urban Lessons from a Cross-Country Music Tour

On April 9th, I left my home near Kansas City with my bandmates and embarked on a month-and-a-half long tour across the United States…

Top Story, #StrongCitizensPierce TurcotteJune 20, 2018

Trick Question: Is Your City Half Empty or Half Full?

Most of the land in our cities sits vacant for large parts of the day. Is this the best use of our resources?

5 Perspectives on Building Cities Where Kids (and Parents) Can Thrive

From public transit to listening to mothers, here’s how cities can (and do) support families.

Top Story, #StrongCitizensRachel QuednauJune 12, 2018children, family

The Ultimate Guide to Better Public Engagement

How can cities and towns effectively reach and listen to all residents, and use their perspectives to shape the future of the community? This guide will show you.

Quednau, Top Story, #StrongCitizensRachel QuednauJune 1, 2018resource, community engagement, local government

Public Engagement is Broken

I have yet to see a public input process that was participatory enough to reflect the desires of a community.

#StrongCitizens, Member PostGrant HenningerMay 30, 2018community engagement, local government

Combatting Crime Through Neighborhood Connections

On the Eastside of Olympia, WA, one Strong Towns member has helped to lead a series of neighborhood events in response to crime concerns.

#StrongCitizens, Success Story, Top StoryRachel QuednauMay 17, 2018inspired, community building

Why Strong Towns Need Strong Citizens

Strong citizens take pride in the micro as well as the macro, from their front lawn to the city in which they live.

#StrongCitizens, Akron, Top Story, SherrickKailey SherrickApril 18, 2018page highlight

Be a Better Neighbor, Build a Better Neighborhood

If you want to make your neighborhood a better place, you have to get outside and meet the people around you. Here are 9 ideas to get you started.

Kobos, Neighborhood Design, #StrongCitizensSarah KobosApril 12, 2018neighborhood, community building, how to

4 Things You Can Do to Address Housing Issues in your Community

You don't need to be a city councilor or real estate developer to shape the future of housing in your town.

Housing, Taking Action, Quednau, #StrongCitizensRachel QuednauApril 9, 2018resource

My "Disingenuous" Push to Save a Neighborhood School

You can't have a neighborhood school without a neighborhood. We shouldn't be forced to choose between the two.

Schools, Marohn, #StrongCitizensCharles MarohnApril 9, 2018Brainerd MN

To build a strong town, get the kids involved

If you want a city that appeals to young people, you have to ask them what they want.

#StrongCitizens, Member Post, Top StoryJonathan HolthApril 6, 2018children, community engagement

Citizens are not Customers

Strong towns won't be built if residents see themselves as passive customers merely consuming city services.

Top Story, Reuter, #StrongCitizensJohn ReuterMarch 1, 2018local government

What if you and your neighbors redesigned your town's worst intersection?

I asked four different neighbors how they would redesign a dangerous intersection in my town. Here's what they said.

Walkability, WIlson, #StrongCitizens, #SlowtheCars, Top StoryKea WilsonFebruary 27, 2018Street Design

4 Problems with the Way Governments Communicate about Public Meetings

Plus one simple solution.

#StrongCitizens, Quednau, Top StoryRachel QuednauFebruary 21, 2018community engagement, local government

5 things you can do right now to #slowthecars in your town

You don't need an advanced degree or an elected position to make streets safer in your community.

#SlowtheCars, Taking Action, Top Story, WIlson, #StrongCitizensKea WilsonFebruary 16, 2018resource

Why do cities make it so hard to find out about public meetings?

It's not rocket science, guys.

#StrongCitizens, QuednauRachel QuednauFebruary 12, 2018Public Participation, community engagement

Living in Jane Jacobs’ Neighborhood

In a society where fracture resides around every corner, this slice of neighborly life is a reminder that civility isn’t dead.

Jane Jacobs, Top Story, #StrongCitizensKathryn StreeterFebruary 8, 2018neighborhood

Is a Zoning Overlay the Magic Wand You've Been Looking For?

Here are 10 tips that will equip you to turn the high-potential neighborhoods in your town into walkable, economically successful places.

Kobos, Walkability, Zoning, Top Story, Taking Action, Planning Profession, #StrongCitizensSarah KobosJanuary 18, 2018resource

Inspired Park Project Takes Root in Shreveport

Our simple, affordable effort to improve a neighborhood park brought the whole community together.

Member Post, Top Story, #StrongCitizens, Success StoryTim WrightJanuary 11, 2018Parks, inspired

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