A smaller population does not necessarily result in more affordable housing for those looking for it. But why?
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“Preserve the trees” or “clear the way for more housing”—which side should you take? (Good news: It’s a false choice, to begin with.)
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Strong Towns advocates and faith communities both want to create neighborhoods with vibrant economies that benefit everyone. A good place to begin working together is around walkability.
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Johnny Sanphillippo takes a break from writing about his current real-estate activities to talk about how he first bought property when he was younger and infinitely poorer.
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Two neighbors share a small moment of connection through their plans—or lack thereof—on New Year’s Eve.
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Many local jurisdictions put off paying the bills for big capital projects. But this month, the bell tolls for Maine.
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If a picture can say a thousand words, it can probably also tell at least 100 lies—as demonstrated by these development projects that did not turn out as promised.
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Americans drove less during the early months of pandemic, yet traffic fatalities increased—and have yet to go back down. And the “official” explanations for it are completely wrong.
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German childrearing, jaywalking, and suspected Twitter bots. These are just some of the stories from around the internet that Strong Towns staff were reading and talking about this week.
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A small town’s planning commission clashes over a controversial zoning request. The first chapter of this fictional series reveals the drama that can result from local decision-making.
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Just as kids ignore sidewalks in favor of walking a more efficient path through the grass, homeowners in California are voting with their toolbelts to create zoning desire paths.
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Billy Altom is an advocate and leader for rural residents with disabilities across the nation.
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Connecticut’s Hartford Land Bank isn’t just stewarding the rehabilitation of its community—it’s also bringing up the next generation of local small-scale developers.
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New Zealand just passed the first national policy to both end parking requirements and allow the next increment of (residential) development everywhere. I.e., two major items on the Strong Towns wish list.
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As of right now, there are roughly 100 Local Conversations happening across North America. Our dream is to turn 100 into 1,000.
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How much do people in your community go about their lives in public or in private?
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This congregation launched a non-profit organization to help its neighbors—not as an act of benevolence for them, but in solidarity with them.
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Say hello to Strong Towns’ new Neighborhood Storyteller, Karla Theilen!
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The 2022 Local-Motive Tour is just around the corner! Get ready for 10 exciting one-hour sessions that will equip you with the tools you need to build a strong town.
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These three videos are just a taste of what Strong Towns advocates see all around them. Careful, though: Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
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