Inspired by Strong Towns, the town of Thunder Bay, Ontario recently hosted a demonstration event, modeling an economically prosperous street.
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In the wake of the California wildfires, what happens next? Will these communities rebuild or abandon?
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Here are 3 reasons why our cities are desperately drawn to short-term megaprojects instead of small-scale improvements that will make our downtowns more successful in the long run.
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We want to hear your perspective on Strong Towns issues and how they're impacting your community.
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A new collaboration in Laramie, WY uses blank downtown walls as a canvas for growing food, creating conversation and activating overlooked spaces.
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The Strong Towns message has a big impact wherever it is heard, but how do we turn that into action?
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A Strong Towns member is working with local disability advocates to push for a safer street in downtown Duluth, MN.
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I'm leaving my small southern town for a mid-sized Rust Belt City. Here's why that decision makes sense.
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Like a cavity that starts at the enamel and eventually hollows out a whole tooth, so too has the larger economy been hollowing out the local capability to be self-reliant.
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Hands-on collaboration between local government and citizens can open up opportunities for experimentation, learning, and relationship building—all essential parts of effective community resilience building.
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Strong Towns member Adam Cozzette reports on a recent victory against highway widening in his California town.
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Food isn't just nutritious and tasty; it can also be the backbone of a healthy economy and a strong town.
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In the midst of his busy travel season, President of Strong Towns, Chuck Marohn, is taking some time to lead an open discussion on Slack, this Wednesday at 12pm CT.
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In Portland, Maine, an urban highway has long divided the downtown from nearby neighborhoods in a dangerous manner. Local activists hope to change that.
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Freeways will always be dragons, but we can tame them to serve our strong towns, instead of the other way around.
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Kea Wilson paid off $25k in college debt in a year and has continued to live a simple, frugal life ever since. Here's why it made her a happier person.
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Most suffering is not inflicted by an evil mastermind. When things go wrong, it’s usually because regular people take part.
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Here are 10 things that must happen to create a great small business community.
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Unwarranted fear seems to drive much of American culture and decisionmaking.
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Interested in implementing Strong Towns ideas in your town, but not sure where to start? Join us for our upcoming webcast on October 25.
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