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Letting Go and Slowing Down – Why Today’s Mothers Need Support and Community More Than Ever
Letting Go and Slowing Down – Why Today’s Mothers Need Support and Community More Than Ever

Writer and mother, Beth Berry, talks about the need to slow down and not let fear control our parenting.

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PodcastRachel QuednauMay 31, 2018children, family
Cultivating Happy Accidents
Cultivating Happy Accidents

Land use planning should be a means to an end — not an end in itself.

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Herriges, Planning Profession, Top Story, ZoningDaniel HerrigesMay 31, 2018Parks, public space
What a Steakhouse can Teach us About Walkable Neighborhoods
What a Steakhouse can Teach us About Walkable Neighborhoods

The current design of our cities is a lose-lose for business owners and residents.

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Quednau, WalkabilityRachel QuednauMay 31, 2018traditional development pattern
The Via Negativa of Building Strong Towns
The Via Negativa of Building Strong Towns

We must work to reduce the negative impacts on our cities and towns before we try the next trendy planning intervention to solve our problems.

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Top Story, Gardner, #ChaoticButSmartSpencer GardnerMay 30, 2018Nassim Taleb
Public Engagement is Broken
Public Engagement is Broken

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

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#StrongCitizens, Member PostGrant HenningerMay 30, 2018community engagement, local government
How Can Public Events Plant the Seed for True Placemaking?
How Can Public Events Plant the Seed for True Placemaking?

After the crowds clear, what type of long-term impact does a public event leave in its wake?

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Akron, Top Story, DonatelliJen Jones DonatelliMay 30, 2018placemaking, events, public space, downtown
The Week Ahead: Thank you!
The Week Ahead: Thank you!

On this episode, Kea and Rachel recap the recent member drive and chat about some recent favorite books and shows.

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PodcastStrong TownsMay 29, 2018the week ahead
2,375 People Who Care
2,375 People Who Care

In the past week alone, we added more than 150 brand new names to our roster of Strong Citizens.

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Top Story, MembershipKea WilsonMay 29, 2018
A Relentless Desire to Control
A Relentless Desire to Control

You can put up all the signs you want, but your community will still be vulnerable to a myriad of external shocks.

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Sanphillippo, Parking, Top StoryJohnny SanphillippoMay 29, 2018cars, suburbs
In Honor of Memorial Day
In Honor of Memorial Day

In honor of the holiday, we will not be posting today.

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Strong TownsMay 28, 2018
Announcing the winners of our State vs. State New Member Contest
Announcing the winners of our State vs. State New Member Contest

Here’s the state that gained the most new Strong Towns members this week.

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Top StoryStrong TownsMay 25, 2018
Let's Talk
Let's Talk

It’s the final day of the Spring member drive at Strong Towns. Give us a call and we’ll chat.

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Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 25, 2018
Here's what gives me hope.
Here's what gives me hope.

The Strong Towns conversation often veers in a dark and depressing direction. But there’s one thing that keeps us hopeful.

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PodcastStrong TownsMay 24, 2018
"Shouting statistics at people won’t change their minds."
"Shouting statistics at people won’t change their minds."

One Strong Towns member on what he’s gained from being part of the movement.

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Membership, Top Story, Success StoryChase AndersonMay 24, 2018impact
The Power that Keep the Wheels Spinning
The Power that Keep the Wheels Spinning

The enthusiasm and follow-through of committed Strong Towns members is what makes this movement happen.

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Membership, Top Story, ErfurtMichelle ErfurtMay 24, 2018events
Who's leading the race for State with the Most New Members?
Who's leading the race for State with the Most New Members?

Here’s a mid-week update on our heated state vs. state contest.

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Strong TownsMay 23, 2018
What do you do when you need to change everything?
What do you do when you need to change everything?

If America is going to be a strong country, it must first have strong cities, towns and neighborhoods.

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Marohn, Membership, Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 23, 2018
Strong Towns Members Made This Happen
Strong Towns Members Made This Happen

Our members have catalyzed a movement that reaches tens of thousands of people every week.

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Quednau, Membership, Success StoryRachel QuednauMay 23, 2018impact
What is Strong Towns' Strategy?
What is Strong Towns' Strategy?

Too many Americans have agreed that our current style of development is acceptable — or worse, they believe there is no other way. Here’s how Strong Towns is changing that.

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Top Story, MembershipBo WrightMay 22, 2018
Changing America’s Business Model
Changing America’s Business Model

The Strong Towns movement is changing our cultural understanding about growth, development and the way we invest in our places. And it’s more needed than ever.

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Membership, Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 22, 2018local government
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