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Can Austin Keep Streets Weird (and Safe)?
Can Austin Keep Streets Weird (and Safe)?

As the population shifts in Austin, decisions about the future of the city's streets will have significant impacts for generations to come.

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Top StoryHeyden Black Walker & Jay Blazek CrossleyFebruary 21, 2018texas
4 Problems with the Way Governments Communicate about Public Meetings
4 Problems with the Way Governments Communicate about Public Meetings

Plus one simple solution.

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Top StoryRachel QuednauFebruary 21, 2018community engagement, local government
Low-Cost Pop-up Shops Create Big Value in Muskegon, Michigan
Low-Cost Pop-up Shops Create Big Value in Muskegon, Michigan

It's amazing what we can do when we think small.

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Top StoryRachel QuednauFebruary 20, 2018downtown, small business, local business, michigan
5 Days to Nominate Your Town for the Strongest Town Contest
5 Days to Nominate Your Town for the Strongest Town Contest

Grab some neighbors and get your application in for the Strongest Town Contest. Nominations are due by February 25.

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Top StoryStrong TownsFebruary 20, 2018
In Much of Ferguson, Walking in the Street Remains the Only Option
In Much of Ferguson, Walking in the Street Remains the Only Option

Michael Brown was stopped by police for walking in the street. A lack of sidewalks makes this the daily reality for many Ferguson residents. 

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Guest UserFebruary 20, 2018sidewalks, race, missouri, infrastructure
The Week Ahead: Gentrification and the Bias Towards Bigness
The Week Ahead: Gentrification and the Bias Towards Bigness

On this episode, Strong Towns contributor Daniel Herriges discusses his ongoing series about gentrification.

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PodcastStrong TownsFebruary 19, 2018the week ahead, gentrification
10 Reasons Bicycling Will Continue to Soar in Popularity
10 Reasons Bicycling Will Continue to Soar in Popularity

Biking is shifting from an insider club of Lycra-clad hobbyists to a diverse cross-section of Americans who ride for all sorts of reasons.

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Top StoryJay WalljasperFebruary 19, 2018
A Conversation with Walkability Expert Jeff Speck
A Conversation with Walkability Expert Jeff Speck

Watch the recording of our latest webcast with Jeff Speck.

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Top Story, PodcastStrong TownsFebruary 19, 2018
Top 5 Stories This Week (Feb. 12 - 16, 2018)
Top 5 Stories This Week (Feb. 12 - 16, 2018)

This week, we dove into the nitty gritty of local government — from zoning regulations to public meetings.

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Strong TownsFebruary 17, 2018
The Stroad-Taming Power of Quadrant Intersections
The Stroad-Taming Power of Quadrant Intersections

Quadrants can make streets safer and more productive, while quelling your city engineer's concerns about traffic at the same time.

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Mike BrownFebruary 16, 2018
5 things you can do right now to #slowthecars in your town
5 things you can do right now to #slowthecars in your town

You don't need an advanced degree or an elected position to make streets safer in your community.

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Top StoryKea WilsonFebruary 16, 2018resource
Strong Towns Stands up for Main Street
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.

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Top StoryStrong TownsFebruary 16, 2018impact
Our streets should be safe for everyone — yes, even those who are under the influence.
Our streets should be safe for everyone — yes, even those who are under the influence.

A woman was killed on this street and no one seems to care.

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PodcastRachel QuednauFebruary 15, 2018pedestrians
How to Turn a Stroad into a Street (or a Road)
How to Turn a Stroad into a Street (or a Road)

Stroads are neither fast-moving roads nor productive, safe streets. But if you take these steps, you can turn them into something much better.

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Marohn, Top StoryCharles MarohnFebruary 15, 2018stroad
A Small Zoning Change Could Have Big Implications For Lexington
A Small Zoning Change Could Have Big Implications For Lexington

In the face of new growth, one city makes a simple change that unlocks huge potential.

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Nolan GrayFebruary 15, 2018
Transit Moves People, Not Money
Transit Moves People, Not Money

The nationwide decrease in transit ridership should be a wake-up call about how not to build public transportation in our cities.

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Top StoryArian HorbovetzFebruary 14, 2018public transportation
You Don't Need Transit to Build a Walkable Place
You Don't Need Transit to Build a Walkable Place

Transit is not a prerequisite for making a decent people-oriented neighborhood.

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Andrew PriceFebruary 14, 2018people centered places, public transportation
You Care About the Subdivision Regulations, You Just Don't Know It (Yet)
You Care About the Subdivision Regulations, You Just Don't Know It (Yet)

if you care about creating financially healthy, walk-friendly places, it's time to take a look at your local subdivision regulations.

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Top StorySarah KobosFebruary 14, 2018
Big Bad Data: The Uninformative Inrix Scorecard
Big Bad Data: The Uninformative Inrix Scorecard

Big data should be used for problem solving, not propaganda and promotion.

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Joe CortrightFebruary 13, 2018traffic projections, data, traffic engineering
Ask R. Moses: How does a street get built?
Ask R. Moses: How does a street get built?

How does the process for planning and building a street actually work and when am I, as a citizen, able to participate in the decision-making?

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Top StoryR. MosesFebruary 13, 2018
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