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The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 2)
The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 2)

The story of a neighborhood-led effort to address blight on Detroit’s East Side.

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Neighborhoods First, Neighborhoods, Top StoryMac FarrAugust 6, 2020blight, small bets, enforcement, Detroit, public engagement, neighborhoods first, neighborhood revitalization
Help Shape the Future of the Strong Towns Podcasts...And Maybe Win a Book Too!
Help Shape the Future of the Strong Towns Podcasts...And Maybe Win a Book Too!

Your feedback will help us produce podcasts that are even more interesting, useful, and entertaining.

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Top StoryStrong TownsAugust 5, 2020
Where the Missing Middle Isn't Missing
Where the Missing Middle Isn't Missing

Sometimes to appreciate the power, versatility, and appeal of missing middle housing, it helps to go somewhere it still exists.

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Housing, HerrigesDaniel HerrigesAugust 5, 2020housing, missing middle, Madison
The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 1)
The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 1)

Here’s what happened when a passionate community advocate in Detroit listened to what residents actually wanted, rather than imposing his will from the outside.

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Top Story, Neighborhoods First, NeighborhoodsMac FarrAugust 5, 2020public engagement, Detroit, blight, Tactical Urbanism, small bets, neighborhood revitalization, enforcement
A World of Fewer Cars and Less Driving
A World of Fewer Cars and Less Driving

A new report shows the automobile industry preparing for a future with fewer cars and less driving. Planners and policymakers should take note too: this is not the time to build new roads.

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City Observatory, #NoNewRoads, Coronavirus, Top StoryJoe CortrightAugust 5, 2020#NoNewRoads, car dependency, Coronavirus, Joe Cortright, City Observatory
The High Costs of Free MRAPs
The High Costs of Free MRAPs

Police departments are being given surplus military equipment for “free.” But the longterm costs aren’t often taken into account.

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Top Story, #DotheMathAlexa MendietaAugust 4, 2020MRAP, emergency vehicles, policing, #DoTheMath
It's Time for Cities to Build "Lovable" Again
It's Time for Cities to Build "Lovable" Again

To save cities, build cities worth saving.

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Architecture, Top StoryDJ SullivanAugust 4, 2020architecture, Ann Sussman, lovable, lovability
Strong Towns is Hiring!
Strong Towns is Hiring!

Strong Towns has an open position. If you want to be part of the Strong Towns Team, this is your opportunity!

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Top StoryStrong TownsAugust 3, 2020Strong Towns, jobs
I'm pushing for safe streets. Some engineers want me to go away.
I'm pushing for safe streets. Some engineers want me to go away.

A small number of engineers use the formal complaint process to silence those who want to make streets safer and reform their profession. We're not going to let that happen.

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Engineering Profession, Marohn, Engineering ReformCharles MarohnAugust 3, 2020engineering profession, engineers
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