Mayor Lou Radkowski of St Marys, PA is taking Strong Towns concepts to heart and implementing them in his community.
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“When we look at Akron, we see nothing but opportunity." - Chuck Marohn
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You don't need to be a city councilor or real estate developer to shape the future of housing in your town.
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What does it mean to be "rent-burdened"? What do Low Income Housing Tax Credits really accomplish? Your housing questions answered here.
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So often, what we call “conversation” is simply each person waiting for their turn to speak rather than truly taking in what is being said.
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Communities 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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Plus one simple solution.
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It's not rocket science, guys.
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No, 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.
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There is no amount of signage or cops patrolling that will eliminate the problem of dangerous design. We have to address the root cause.
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Simple steps could make life much easier for people on foot. Why aren't our cities taking them?
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3 dollars and cents arguments that definitively prove the need for people-oriented, walk-friendly places.
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Want 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.
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Can a suburban “downtown” built from the ground up for over $150 million succeed?
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Your 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?
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Big box developments are not paying their fair share.
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When I walk in my neighborhood, I notice so much more than if I were traveling at high speed in an enclosed vehicle.
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In Portland, Maine, an urban highway has long divided the downtown from nearby neighborhoods in a dangerous manner. Local activists hope to change that.
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Unwarranted fear seems to drive much of American culture and decisionmaking.
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Religious 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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