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"For the first time in many years, I am optimistic about the future of our community."
"For the first time in many years, I am optimistic about the future of our community."

One Strong Towns member on why he’s part of the movement.

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Member Post, Success Story, Top StoryWilliam NeherMay 22, 2018Curbside Chat, impact, praise
On Milestones
On Milestones

Your daily actions might feel small and unimportant, but when they’re part of a movement, they add up to something much bigger.

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Membership, WIlsonKea WilsonMay 22, 2018
Which state can welcome the most new members this week?
Which state can welcome the most new members this week?

It's Strong Towns’ Spring Member Drive and we've got a little challenge for you…

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Top StoryRachel QuednauMay 21, 2018membership
Get to Know Strong Towns This Week
Get to Know Strong Towns This Week

…and get your questions answered.

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Top Story, MembershipStrong TownsMay 21, 2018slackchat
Renewing Past Promises
Renewing Past Promises

Three years ago I made some promises to our audience. Today I affirm them.

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Membership, Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 21, 2018
Top 5 Articles This Week (May 14-18, 2018)
Top 5 Articles This Week (May 14-18, 2018)

This week we discussed the many ways we can revitalize our neighborhoods through creative approaches to housing and development.

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Strong TownsMay 19, 2018post roundup
Hedging the Housing Crisis
Hedging the Housing Crisis

Could a new type of municipal bond help renters and homeowners find common ground in their housing priorities?

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Housing, Top Story, Member PostAdam BergesonMay 18, 2018Housing Crisis, housing market
The Exchange House: A Multicultural Gathering Space and AirBnB
The Exchange House: A Multicultural Gathering Space and AirBnB

A vacant house becomes a resource and community space for immigrants, visitors and neighbors.

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Top Story, Akron, SherrickKailey SherrickMay 18, 2018immigrants, community building, Better Block Project
Ask Strong Towns #3 (May 2018)
Ask Strong Towns #3 (May 2018)

In this episode, Chuck and Kea discuss several audience-submitted questions on topics ranging from TIF and bonds to historic preservation to how to campaign on a Strong Towns platform.

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Podcast, Ask Strong Towns webcastStrong TownsMay 17, 2018
Combatting Crime Through Neighborhood Connections
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.

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#StrongCitizens, Success Story, Top StoryRachel QuednauMay 17, 2018inspired, community building
Join the Small Scale Development Movement
Join the Small Scale Development Movement

Watch this video to learn how to become a small developer, why small development is important and how community leaders can advocate for better development in their communities.

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Top Story, Video, Small Scale DevelopersStrong TownsMay 17, 2018
4 Simple Things Your Town can do Right Now to Make Life Easier for Small Scale Developers
4 Simple Things Your Town can do Right Now to Make Life Easier for Small Scale Developers

Because it shouldn’t be this hard.

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Quednau, Small Scale DevelopersRachel QuednauMay 16, 2018local government, resource
Pick a focus. Get to work.
Pick a focus. Get to work.

How can city governments and neighborhood groups work together effectively to make their town stronger?

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Akron, Top Story, SchweitzerMark SchweitzerMay 16, 2018local government, neighborhood
Multigenerational Living: The Future of Housing or a Last Resort?
Multigenerational Living: The Future of Housing or a Last Resort?

Multigenerational housing is on the rise. What does it mean for our families and our cities?

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HousingAlyssa OurslerMay 16, 2018California, family, affordable housing
How One Local Government is Encouraging Urban Revitalization
How One Local Government is Encouraging Urban Revitalization

In Akron, Ohio, local leaders are taking steps to ensure that vacant spaces can be filled and new businesses can thrive.

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Akron, Top StoryHarlan SpectorMay 15, 2018downtown, revitalization
Can Utah’s Approach to Homelessness Work Everywhere?
Can Utah’s Approach to Homelessness Work Everywhere?

In 2015, Utah made major headlines for “solving homelessness.” What does that look like today and can this model be applied elsewhere?

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Housing, Top Story, ByronAubrey ByronMay 15, 2018homelessness
The Trouble with Housing
The Trouble with Housing

Housing policy is a difficult puzzle because we want it to accomplish so many competing objectives simultaneously.

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Housing, Top Story, ReuterJohn ReuterMay 15, 2018Housing Crisis
The Week Ahead: The 26th Congress for the New Urbanism
The Week Ahead: The 26th Congress for the New Urbanism

Chuck and Rachel discuss Strong Towns' role in CNU26, including live podcast recordings, an interactive debate, a Strong Towns 101 presentation and a meet-up.

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CNU, PodcastStrong TownsMay 14, 2018cnu26, the week ahead
"Urban Acupuncture" Offers Struggling Neighborhoods a Better Future
"Urban Acupuncture" Offers Struggling Neighborhoods a Better Future

By choosing to rehab and rent the homes in the worst condition, these developers are helping low income neighborhoods find a new future.

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Small Scale Developers, Housing, Top StoryDan ReedMay 14, 2018revitalization, page highlight
That ol' diverging diamond
That ol' diverging diamond

You can’t build a space for cars, then claim it is “pedestrian friendly” because of a couple design features.

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Marohn, Transportation, Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 14, 2018Diverging Diamond
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