Mayor Lou Radkowski of St Marys, PA is taking Strong Towns concepts to heart and implementing them in his community.
Read More“When we look at Akron, we see nothing but opportunity." - Chuck Marohn
Read MoreYou don't need to be a city councilor or real estate developer to shape the future of housing in your town.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be "rent-burdened"? What do Low Income Housing Tax Credits really accomplish? Your housing questions answered here.
Read MoreSo often, what we call “conversation” is simply each person waiting for their turn to speak rather than truly taking in what is being said.
Read MoreCommunities across the country have found that resistance to parking minimum removals quickly fades when the facts are on the table and the benefits are made clear.
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Read MoreIt's not rocket science, guys.
Read MoreNo, that mall out on the edge of town is not producing enough sales tax value to outweigh its terrible return on investment in terms of property tax value.
Read MoreThere is no amount of signage or cops patrolling that will eliminate the problem of dangerous design. We have to address the root cause.
Read MoreSimple steps could make life much easier for people on foot. Why aren't our cities taking them?
Read More3 dollars and cents arguments that definitively prove the need for people-oriented, walk-friendly places.
Read MoreWant to figure out whether a local candidate for public office will uphold Strong Towns principles and values on the job? Ask them these 10 questions.
Read MoreCan a suburban “downtown” built from the ground up for over $150 million succeed?
Read MoreYour city needs far less parking than you think. But for the neighborhoods and destinations that really do need some parking, how can we build it in a thoughtful, non-destructive manner?
Read MoreBig box developments are not paying their fair share.
Read MoreWhen I walk in my neighborhood, I notice so much more than if I were traveling at high speed in an enclosed vehicle.
Read MoreIn Portland, Maine, an urban highway has long divided the downtown from nearby neighborhoods in a dangerous manner. Local activists hope to change that.
Read MoreUnwarranted fear seems to drive much of American culture and decisionmaking.
Read MoreReligious congregations across the country are facing declining attendance. How can they become more resilient in a changing religious and economic landscape?
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