The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Building Gentle Density and a Grassroots Campaign for City Council

Ashley Salvador is a housing advocate and city councilor in Edmonton, Alberta.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Planning Profession, Top StoryStrong TownsNovember 18, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, local conversations, taking action, city council, accessory dwelling units

How Far Would You Go to Make Your Community Safer?

What if you had free rein to do the things you know need to be done to fix your neighborhood street?

#SlowtheCars, Herriges, Membership, Success Story, Taking Action, Top StoryDaniel HerrigesNovember 16, 2021taking action, Hawaii, member drive, member story, membership, success, success stories, #SlowTheCars

This One's For the Doers

We encounter a lot of “doers” in this movement—but there’s more than one way to take a step toward action.

Membership, Taking Action, Quednau, Top StoryRachel QuednauNovember 16, 2021taking action, member drive, membership

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Saying "Yes" to Your City

City Councilor and Strong Towns member Mason Thompson is committed to making Bothell, WA, a resilient place to live.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Local Government, Membership, Member Post, Top StoryStrong TownsNovember 11, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, taking action, city council, local government

The Infrastructure Bill Has Passed. What Now?

We’re skeptical that the bill will address the real and current infrastructure needs in our cities today—but the good news is, you can. And you can get started right now.

#InfrastructureCrisis, Federal Government, Infrastructure, Taking Action, Top StoryStrong TownsNovember 10, 2021Infrastructure, infrastructure bill, infrastructure maintenance, federal government, federal funding, maintenance, Maintenance, how to, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Joining with Neighbors and Taking Action

Tim Wright is the cofounder of a local Strong Towns group: ReForm Shreveport.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Membership, Member Post, Top StoryStrong TownsNovember 4, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, Shreveport, local conversations, community, community building, Community, taking action

The Strong Towns Action Lab Is Growing

It’s 12 years of the best, most actionable content for Strong Towns advocates.

Action Lab, Taking Action, Top StoryStrong TownsOctober 19, 2021Action Lab, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Helping Small Towns and Their People Thrive

Rebecca Undem lives in Oakes, ND, and runs the organization Growing Small Towns.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Rural, Top StoryStrong TownsOctober 7, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, North Dakota, small towns, entrepreneurship, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... a Strong Towns Advocate and Mayor

Strong Towns member Rob Green went from Coast Guard officer to neighborhood association president to mayor of Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Membership, Local Government, Top StoryStrong TownsSeptember 30, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, local conversations, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Data-Driven, Community-Centered Planning

Sarah Davis is fresh out of planning school and interned for Strong Towns and Urban3 this summer.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Davis, Planning Profession, Top StoryStrong TownsSeptember 23, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, planning profession, students, Urban3, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Using Tactical Urbanism to Make Your Town Stronger

Austin Taylor is helping to lead a resident-driven tactical urbanism effort in Park City, Utah.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Top StoryStrong TownsSeptember 16, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, tactical urbanism, Utah, community engagement, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Taking a Strong Towns Approach to Transportation

Chuck Marohn joins this week’s show to talk about his new book.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Marohn, Engineering Profession, Top StoryStrong TownsSeptember 9, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer, books, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Connecting Neighbors and Harnessing the Power of Fun

Cate Ryba is Chief Operating Officer at Urban3, as well as a former city councilor, dog park creator, neighborhood revitalizer and fun run founder.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Neighborhoods, Urban3, Local Government, Top StoryStrong TownsSeptember 2, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, Urban3, local government, city council, community, taking action

The Bottom-Up Revolution is... Paying Attention to Your City

Tiffany Owens is helping people open their eyes, put down their phones, and truly see their cities.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Neighborhoods, Top Story, Faith, OwensStrong TownsAugust 26, 2021The Bottom-Up Revolution, faith communities, Faith Featured, taking action

How to Grow an Ecosystem of Entrepreneurs in Your City

What makes a successful entrepreneur? How can your city encourage more entrepreneurs to step up and put their ideas into action? Check out this free how-to guide for the answers.