Could a new type of municipal bond help renters and homeowners find common ground in their housing priorities?
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A vacant house becomes a resource and community space for immigrants, visitors and neighbors.
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In this episode, Chuck and Kea discuss several audience-submitted questions on topics ranging from TIF and bonds to historic preservation to how to campaign on a Strong Towns platform.
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On the Eastside of Olympia, WA, one Strong Towns member has helped to lead a series of neighborhood events in response to crime concerns.
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Watch this video to learn how to become a small developer, why small development is important and how community leaders can advocate for better development in their communities.
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Because it shouldn’t be this hard.
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How can city governments and neighborhood groups work together effectively to make their town stronger?
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Multigenerational housing is on the rise. What does it mean for our families and our cities?
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In Akron, Ohio, local leaders are taking steps to ensure that vacant spaces can be filled and new businesses can thrive.
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In 2015, Utah made major headlines for “solving homelessness.” What does that look like today and can this model be applied elsewhere?
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Housing policy is a difficult puzzle because we want it to accomplish so many competing objectives simultaneously.
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Chuck and Rachel discuss Strong Towns' role in CNU26, including live podcast recordings, an interactive debate, a Strong Towns 101 presentation and a meet-up.
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By choosing to rehab and rent the homes in the worst condition, these developers are helping low income neighborhoods find a new future.
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You can’t build a space for cars, then claim it is “pedestrian friendly” because of a couple design features.
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This week we considered the merits of several different sorts of development — from big box stores to infrastructure to housing.
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Strong Towns member Justin Golbabai led his town toward a victory in reducing parking minimum laws.
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Sure, Wal-Marts bring in some sales tax revenue, but that’s a far lower value to your city than you might think.
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After exhausting what seemed like every option in our quest to buy a rental property in a poor neighborhood, it was time to change course.
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Kea Wilson shares the highs, the lows and everything in between about her new experiences as a small scale developer.
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What does putting up lawn chairs and chalking lines down the street actually accomplish?
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