Strong Towns is making an impact across the nation.

From Fate, Texas to Indianapolis, Indiana, the Strong Towns message is actively shaping local decisions and creating positive change in cities, towns and neighborhoods nationwide. Here are some of our recent successes.

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The Fatal Flaw in Your Town's Development Pattern

Something is seriously wrong with your town's finances if merely fixing a street would require 17 year's worth of taxes from the people who use that street...

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A Small Town Mayor Puts Strong Towns Principles into Action

Mayor Lou Radkowski of St Marys, PA is taking Strong Towns concepts to heart and implementing them in his community.

The Strong Towns Message Speaks to North Dakota

The governor of North Dakota is a member of Strong Towns and we're thrilled to see the impact that the Strong Towns message is having on his state.

Strong Towns Concepts Used to Shine a Light on Dangerous Streets

By providing the language to explain why fast-moving "stroads" are so treacherous, we hope to empower cities to make them safer.

Strong Towns Stands up for Main Street

A recent series of events in North Dakota featuring Strong Towns' President, Charles Marohn, championed the value of Main Street. And it's getting plenty of attention.

Strong Towns is inspiring a movement for change.

Every day, we see our members taking action in their communities based on ideas and strategies they've learned from Strong Towns. Here are some of the actions we've inspired:

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A New Vision for our Streets, Part 3

Cities across the nation can't maintain the massive amounts of infrastructure that their development patterns require. So why is this one proposing a bunch of new road projects it can't afford?

How 3 Different Towns are Creating Safer, Slower Streets

We can all learn from these communities' attempts to turn their downtowns back into places for people, not just cars.

Municipal Parking Space Becomes Community Park

City councilor and Strong Towns member Andrew Rodriguez turned his city hall parking spot into a community park in Walnut, CA.

Inspired Park Project Takes Root in Shreveport

Our simple, affordable effort to improve a neighborhood park brought the whole community together.

Strong Towns is leading a national conversation.

Strong Towns ideas and leaders are frequently featured in local and national media. Here are some recent features:

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Strong Towns Quoted in the New York Times

We're thrilled to share a recent op-ed in the New York Times written by friend of Strong Towns, Gracy Olmstead, who mentions our movement and interviews our president.

Strong Towns Director of Community Engagement featured on St. Louis Public Radio

The Strong Towns message is taking hold in St. Louis, MO.

Strong Towns Stands up for Main Street

A recent series of events in North Dakota featuring Strong Towns' President, Charles Marohn, championed the value of Main Street. And it's getting plenty of attention.