Saeed Vahid, a Local Conversation leader from Richmond Hill, Ontario, joins Norm to talk about how his group collaborates with city officials and how the expansion of the Greater Toronto Area has affected Richmond Hill. (Transcript included.)
Read MoreThanks to a new tool, a local group in Artesia is highlighting that true resilience lies in lasting stability, not just getting by in the moment.
Read MoreA new report shows pedestrian deaths dropped in 2024. But this “good news” comes with a huge asterisk: they're still 50% higher than they were a decade ago.
Read MoreRed states are rewriting the rules on housing—and Arkansas is leading the charge thanks to a new bipartisan law.
Read MoreIf we’re serious about housing affordability, we can’t just count units. We have to care about where and how we build.
Read MoreDiane Alisa is an author and founder of the nonprofit End Car Dependency. She joins Tiffany to discuss the impact of car-dependent design on families and the importance of building integrated communities. (Transcript included.)
Read MoreThrough quiet consistency and relentless curiosity, Danny Wind turned everyday observations into lasting change. Their story shows how small steps—and a Strong Towns membership—can reshape a place and a person.
Read MoreBecoming a Strong Towns member is taking a step from “I believe this” to “I am going to make this a reality.” Here’s how one city staff member decided to take the leap.
Read MoreEven as cities edge towards bankruptcy, crossing the street remains risky, and property values climb far out of step with wages, Strong Towns has built a movement that’s ready for this moment.
Read MoreIn an increasingly chaotic world, just a few Strong Towns members can have a huge impact on a community, and on communities across the continent.
Read MoreDanny Lapin proves that technical expertise and Strong Towns thinking are a powerful combination. His work is not always flashy. But it is real, and it makes a lasting impact on his city.
Read MoreDaniel Bloemker is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Bellingham, Washington. He joins Norm to discuss his work advancing parking reform, housing, and community spaces. (Transcript included.)
Read MoreLorelei Bailey is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Artesia, California. Her story proves that you don’t need to be an expert to lead change—you just have to care enough to act.
Read MoreWhen systems fail, the instinct is to wait for someone with more authority to fix it. We know better. The cavalry isn’t coming. But that’s okay—because we’re not powerless. We can do something today.
Read MoreWhen you recognize that things are broken, you have two options. You can wait helplessly for someone else to fix them, or you can start rebuilding the systems closest to you.
Read MoreUnlocking incremental development at the scale of the lot is the most transformative thing we can do because it impacts every lot in the city or metropolitan area.
Read MoreWhat if you could look at your city’s finances and understand what’s going on—not just this year, but over the long haul? Meet the Strong Towns Finance Decoder.
Read MoreElizabeth Turman-Bryant is a councilmember in Burlington, Washington. She joins Tiffany to discuss the importance of balancing responsive bottom-up activism with influential local government involvement. (Transcript included.)
Read MoreFrom fast traffic to flower-filled crosswalks, a quiet revolution is reshaping Indianapolis’ streets. And it isn’t breaking the bank.
Read MoreWhat if you could see where your city makes money—and where it quietly loses it? That’s what a group of residents in Langley, British Columbia set out to do.
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