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Strong Towns Gift Guide: DOT Decoder
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/20/strong-towns-gift-guide-dot-decoder
Published: December 20, 2024 11:30
The terms chosen to describe upcoming road work often misrepresent the actual projects, ascribing a positive or negative bias that affects how political leaders interpret and underwrite them. The DOT Decoder is the perfect gift for decoding three common…
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Building a Coalition for Long-Term Change
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/19/chloe-groome-and-aaron-feldman-bottom-up
Published: December 19, 2024 17:00
In this episode, host Tiffany Owens Reed is joined by Chloe Groome and Aaron Feldman, co-leads of the Local Conversation group Strong Towns Chicago, to discuss the initiatives their group is working on and their coalition strategy for driving change.
How a Walking Audit Can Help You Quickly Improve Street Design
Published: December 19, 2024 11:30
Conducting a walking audit is an quick, easy and free step that anyone can take to start improving their place. In this article, trained architect and urban designer Edward Erfurt demonstrates how to do so, using a recently completed sidewalk project in…
While You Wait: 3 Ways To Make Your City More Joyful, Hopeful and Active This Advent
Published: December 18, 2024 11:30
Advocacy work means a lot of waiting and hoping for a better future. That makes it a lot like Advent (the weeks before Christmas on the Christian calendar). But waiting during Advent isn’t discouraging or boring: It’s hopeful, active and joyful. Here…
Bottom-Up Shorts: How a Rodeo Arena Can Strengthen a Rural Community
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/17/joshua-hopkins-bottom-up-shorts
Published: December 17, 2024 17:00
In this episode, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Joshua Hopkins, the newly elected mayor of Chugwater, Wyoming, to discuss how a rodeo arena he built is benefiting his community.
The Truth About Parks and Rec
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/17/the-truth-about-parks-and-rec
Published: December 17, 2024 11:30
Parks and recreation departments handle a lot more programs and face a lot more challenges than many people may realize. So, here are a few things that newly elected officials should know about this department as they step into their role.
From the Federal Government to RV Parks: A Housing Q&A
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/16/from-the-federal-government-to-rv-parks-a-housing-qa
Published: December 16, 2024 17:00
On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck continues answering housing questions submitted by Ohio State University students, covering topics from building codes to local action.
The Best Books I Read in 2024
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/16/the-best-books-i-read-in-2024
Published: December 16, 2024 11:30
An annual tradition, here is Chuck Marohn’s list of favorite books that he read in 2024.
Changing Our Places (and Ourselves) One Step at a Time
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/13/changing-our-places-and-ourselves-one-step-at-a-time
Published: December 13, 2024 17:00
Sometimes, small advocacy efforts seem like they’re not worth the time or effort. But every small action plants seeds for future change, both in your city and in yourself.
From Building Backyard Cottages to Banning Airbnbs: A Housing Q&A
Published: December 13, 2024 11:30
On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck answers housing questions submitted by Ohio State University students, covering topics from the history of the housing market to financing housing development.
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is Offering People More Transportation Options
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024/12/12/sara-studdard-bottom-up
Published: December 12, 2024 17:00
Sara Studdard is a community engagement and communications expert who helps cities implement active mobility plans. She joins today’s episode to explore how having a variety of mobility options benefits communities, as well as the importance of…
Why You Should Care About the Bus (Even if You Never Ride It)
Published: December 12, 2024 11:30
Buses are an important part of a city’s transportation system, but they’re considered a mode of last resort for many people. Here’s why it’s important to make bus systems more appealing — and a few ideas on to do so.
How a Bridge Closure Can Spark Better Financial Decisions by Local Officials
Published: December 11, 2024 11:30
Having to shut down major pieces of infrastructure because it can’t afford to repair or replace them is a bad position for a city to be in. But in some cases, it’s just the wake-up call officials need to start making better decisions.