Ask Strong Towns #4 (June 2018)

In this episode, Chuck and Kea discuss several audience-submitted questions on topics ranging from from parking minimums to density to how young people can help build Strong Towns.

PodcastStrong TownsJuly 5, 2018

The Case for Small Commercial Spaces

When large storefronts sit empty for years, holding out for the perfect big tenant, while small businesses can’t find space to rent, we’ve got a serious problem.

Top StoryAndrew PriceJuly 5, 2018small business, local economy, development

How Zoning Is Holding Your Neighborhood Back

Why is your city dotted with vacant lots? Probably because it’s functionally illegal to build on them.

Austin Maitland & Nolan GrayJuly 5, 2018development, Infill Development

Happy Independence Day!

We hope you enjoy a celebratory Fourth of July with your friends and family. We'll see you back here for more content tomorrow.

Strong TownsJuly 4, 2018

Public Engagement: The Future In 2 Data Points

Communities that are serious about improving transparency and citizen engagement need to embrace technology. It’s proven to work.

Top StoryTravis ParkerJuly 3, 2018community engagement, local government

3 Major Problems with Parking Minimums

Parking minimums might sound dull, but they have an enormous impact on the financial success of your city and understanding why is crucial.

Rachel QuednauJuly 3, 2018

We Should Be Building Cities for People, Not Cars

Our transportation system has solely focused on automobile traffic flow as its metric of success. For the sake of our economic and physical health, that needs to change.

Top StoryDevon Marisa ZuegelJuly 3, 2018california, public health

The Week Ahead: From Technical Writer to Grocery Store Owner to Community Builder

Meet Strong Towns’ new staff member, Jacob Moses.

PodcastStrong TownsJuly 2, 2018the week ahead

How Property Taxes Shape Our Cities

Taxation is a powerful planning tool, whether we want it to be or not.

Top StoryConnor NielsenJuly 2, 2018taxes

Let's Do This First

We earn the right to do big things by doing the little things well.

MarohnCharles MarohnJuly 2, 2018revitalization

Our Top 5 Stories This Week (June 25 - 29, 2018)

This week, we dove into challenging topics like gentrification, debt and the future of America.

Strong TownsJune 30, 2018

5 Ways to Support Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses in your Town

A strong, diversified local business community means a strong, economically prosperous town. But how do you get there?

Top StoryKailey SherrickJune 29, 2018small business, resource, entrepreneurs

What’s the role of the police department in building strong towns?

Strong Towns member and Chief of Police for Cleburne, TX, Robert Severance shares his perspective.

Top StoryRachel QuednauJune 29, 2018innovation

Welcoming Three New Colleagues: Aubrey, Ivy, and Jacob

Please give a warm welcome to these wonderful new people joining the Strong Towns team!

Rachel QuednauJune 28, 2018

Autonomous Vehicles: Separating the Hype from Reality

How will autonomous vehicles impact our cities and the way we get around?

PodcastStrong TownsJune 28, 2018self driving cars

How corporate tax incentives work and why cities spend so much on them

In most cases, it’s people like you and me who get the short end of the stick.

Top StoryKristen JeffersJune 28, 2018subsidies

Bozeman: A Blessing and a Curse

Bozeman is becoming the new frontier for tech workers who don’t want to slog it out in the Bay Area. What does that mean for the city?

Top StoryJohnny SanphillippoJune 27, 2018architecture, california

The Whole Elephant

If you're talking about growth, decline or gentrification and you're not talking about the motivations of residents, newcomers, developers, and everyone else… you've already misunderstood the problem.

HerrigesDaniel HerrigesJune 27, 2018gentrification, affordable housing