Tax incentives are a powerful weapon to attack urban problems. But Kansas City—like many cities—has a history of using them recklessly and ineffectively: more “Ready, Fire, Aim” than “Ready, Aim, Fire.”
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Many zoning reform efforts shift power up, from municipalities to the state level. What if, instead, we shifted them downward, to the neighbors of proposed developments?
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Slowly but surely, the national conversation is changing around how to build stronger and more resilient cities. And you’re making it happen.
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The collapse of local news, how one-size-fits-all solutions are fueling literal fires in California, and people who buy and sell underground bunkers. These are just a few of the stories from around the web that Strong Towns staffers were reading and talking about this week.
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If we want our cities to be more resilient and financially productive, we must allow them to become complex again.
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You absolutely have something to offer your town or city in a time of crisis. Here are 6 tips on thinking creatively about your unique contribution.
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Wisconsin’s plan to expand a key highway in Milwaukee will not reduce congestion or travel times. In fact, the evidence suggests they’ll likely get worse.
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