The changes that need to be made to fix our cities will never come about in a culture whose solution for everything is “Just print the money.”
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Local governments need to be repositioned to advocate up instead of merely administering down. As an alternative to populist fervor or broad disenfranchisement, this is the kind of authentic representation that Rural America needs.
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This was a Black Friday like no other—one that demanded a #BlackFridayParking event like no other. Here are a few highlights.
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Downtown Detroit has more parking today than any time in the city’s history—despite the city’s population being less than half what it once was. Now, a group of Detroiters are pushing for commonsense parking reform that can help put the Motor City back on the road to recovery.
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Here's how to participate in our annual #BlackFridayParking event today.
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A step-by-step path to get you — or your city officials — informed on the fragile-making effects of parking minimums…and on how to end them.
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As senior care facilities are hit hard by the pandemic, homebuilders say interest in ADUs—and other multigenerational housing options—is exploding.
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Removing parking minimums doesn’t mean getting rid of parking altogether. It means letting the market decide the right amount of parking.
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Parks, libraries, and public spaces aren’t just “nice amenities.” They are vital to our recovery, rebuilding, and longterm prosperity.
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We humbly propose a better approach to parking policy than years of studies and focus groups.
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Why were small businesses on such weak footing even before the pandemic?
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This year proves, more than ever, that we need to free our cities from the straitjacket of parking minimums. So we’re kicking off our annual #BlackFridayParking campaign…but with a 2020 twist.
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Take a moment to share a smile with others. We all deserve it, and it will make you feel great.
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High school students are learning about Strong Towns concepts at an innovative program in Atlanta.
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Ever feel like you’re an island in a sea of people fine with the status quo? Turns out, you’re not actually alone.
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Kansas City is a powerful case study for the ruinous effects of the suburban experiment. Can it also be a model for choosing a better way?
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Like you, we’ve had to adapt to the changes and uncertainties of 2020. Here’s what it’s looked like from inside the organization.
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Our new e-book on Kansas City is here! It’s a data-driven exploration of the city’s history of growing beyond its means—and what the path back to resilience and prosperity might look like.
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“I was just a guy, in love with a city, asking it to make better use of my tax dollars.”
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In a community dismissed as the “ghetto,” residents are doing the math on public investments — and finding surprises — then empowering residents to build a stronger future.
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