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Why Social Interaction Should Influence City Planning, With Dr. Patricia Tice

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/20205/6/12/patricia-tice-bottom-up

Published: June 19, 2025 16:00

Dr. Patricia Tice is a transportation engineer, planner, researcher and self-proclaimed geek. She talks about her research into human behavior, as well as the role of human interaction and LEGO in urban design. (Transcript included.)

Housing Is Not a Numbers Problem—It’s a Systems Problem

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/19/housing-is-not-a-numbers-problemits-a-systems-problem

Published: June 19, 2025 10:30

When we recognize the housing crisis as a systems and strategy problem, we realize that there is no shortage of things cities can do right now to address it.

I Refuse To Accept That My Best Days of Walkability Were in College

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/18/i-refuse-to-accept-that-my-best-days-of-walkability-were-in-college

Published: June 18, 2025 10:30

Instead of relegating walkability to college campuses and tourist towns, let’s embrace it as a key to community strength.

Answering the Call: How This Church Is Turning Faith Into Affordable Housing

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/17/answering-the-call-how-this-church-is-turning-faith-into-affordable-housing

Published: June 17, 2025 10:30

Charlotte, North Carolina, is in the middle of a housing crisis. Churches are stepping up to help.

How Ordinary People Doing Small Things Can Change the World

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/16/how-ordinary-people-doing-small-things-can-change-the-world

Published: June 16, 2025 19:45

It comes down to stewardship, empathy, and humility.

Texas Housing Bill—Not Perfect, But Progress

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/5/texas-housing-billnot-perfect-but-progress

Published: June 16, 2025 17:00

Some call it watered down, others call it overreach. But there’s no denying this new Texas bill nudges housing policy in the right direction.

Making Room for Mom: Iowa’s Bold Move on Backyard Housing

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/10/aging-in-place-in-iowa

Published: June 13, 2025 17:00

Iowa’s new ADU law puts power in the hands of homeowners, not just developers—and makes it easier for grandma to stay close to home.

Re-Legalize 4-Units by Right in Chicago

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/12/legalize-4-units-chicago

Published: June 12, 2025 16:00

It’s time to make the beloved housing solution that made Chicago into a bustling, modern city legal again.

How Harrisonburg Is Reclaiming Its Streets From the Bottom Up

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/12/how-harrisonburg-is-reclaiming-its-streets-from-the-bottom-up

Published: June 12, 2025 10:30

City staff in Harrisonburg, Virginia, are embracing a process of co-creation with the public they serve. Here’s what that means.

Portland’s Quiet Housing Revolution Is Starting to Pay Off

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/4/portlands-quiet-housing-revolution-is-starting-to-pay-off

Published: June 11, 2025 11:30

Portland’s zoning overhaul is producing what every city says it wants: more homes people can actually afford.

The Garage Gadget That Could Change Your Street

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/6/the-garage-gadget-that-could-change-your-street

Published: June 10, 2025 11:30

In Portland, Oregon one neighbor’s DIY device is quietly collecting the kind of street data cities can’t ignore—and that neighbors have known all along.

How Ottawa Residents Turned a Movie Marquee Into a Message for Better Transit

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/9/how-ottawa-residents-turned-a-movie-marquee-into-a-message-for-better-transit

Published: June 9, 2025 16:00

Instead of waiting for someone else to fix their community’s transit problems, this group of local advocates took initiative with something simple—and powerful.

NYT Journalist Shares Why America Needs Suburban Sprawl

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/9/stpod-nyt-journalist-shares-why-america-needs-suburban-sprawl

Published: June 9, 2025 10:30

Chuck sits down with New York Times housing and development reporter Conor Dougherty to discuss his recent viral article, “Why America Should Sprawl.” (Audio, text, and video formats available.)

The Trouble with Abundance

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/9/the-trouble-with-abundance

Published: June 9, 2025 10:30

Abundance looks to reform from above. We think you shouldn’t wait for permission.

Reclaim Your Streets: 5 Essential Guides & Studies

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/2/reclaim-your-streets-5-essential-guides-amp-studies

Published: June 6, 2025 20:00

Tactical urbanism is changing the way we approach city-building—here are five studies, toolkits, and guides to help you get started where you live.

Mr. Barricade: How to Quick Build a Connected City

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/6/5/vignesh-swaminathan-bottom-up

Published: June 5, 2025 16:00

Vignesh Swaminathan is an engineer, transportation planner, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers. He explains how he works with quick-build projects, intersection design, and social media to make cities stronger. (Transcript included.)

Stop Hitting My House

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/5/27/stop-hitting-my-house

Published: June 5, 2025 11:30

One of the cars that crashed into John Gall’s property and the city-installed boulders. The impact took out the pedestrian signal and pole, as well as one of two reflective signs. Photo by John Gall. …