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While Others Talk, This Movement Builds
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/28/while-others-talk-this-movement-builds
Published: May 1, 2025 10:30
Even as cities edge towards bankruptcy, crossing the street remains risky, and property values climb far out of step with wages, Strong Towns has built a movement that’s ready for this moment.
How 26 Strong Towns Members Reached a Million People
Published: April 30, 2025 16:00
In an increasingly chaotic world, just a few Strong Towns members can have a huge impact on a community, and on communities across the continent.
A Strong Towns Voice in State Government: Danny Lapin
Published: April 30, 2025 10:30
Danny Lapin proves that technical expertise and Strong Towns thinking are a powerful combination. His work is not always flashy. But it is real, and it makes a lasting impact on his city.
Bottom-Up Shorts: How Normal People Can Make a Big Difference
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/29/dan-bloemker-bottom-up-shorts-mds25
Published: April 29, 2025 16:00
Daniel Bloemker is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Bellingham, Washington. He joins Norm to discuss his work advancing parking reform, housing, and community spaces. (Transcript included.)
Planting the Seeds of a Stronger Artesia (and Watching Them Grow)
Published: April 29, 2025 10:30
Lorelei Bailey is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Artesia, California. Her story proves that you don’t need to be an expert to lead change—you just have to care enough to act.
Today Is the Best Time To Build a Strong Town
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/28/today-is-the-best-time-to-build-a-strong-town-mds25
Published: April 28, 2025 16:00
When systems fail, the instinct is to wait for someone with more authority to fix it. We know better. The cavalry isn’t coming. But that’s okay—because we’re not powerless. We can do something today.
The World Is on Fire. That’s Why We’re Here.
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/28/the-world-is-on-fire-thats-why-were-here-mds25
Published: April 28, 2025 10:30
When you recognize that things are broken, you have two options. You can wait helplessly for someone else to fix them, or you can start rebuilding the systems closest to you.
Abundant Incrementalism: The Fastest Path to Transformative Supply
Published: April 25, 2025 20:00
Unlocking incremental development at the scale of the lot is the most transformative thing we can do because it impacts every lot in the city or metropolitan area.
New Tool Sparks a Wave of Financial Self-Awareness Across North America
Published: April 25, 2025 16:00
What if you could look at your city’s finances and understand what’s going on—not just this year, but over the long haul? Meet the Strong Towns Finance Decoder.
Elizabeth Turman-Bryant: The Bottom-Up Path to Local Leadership
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4/17/elizabeth-turman-bryant-bottom-up
Published: April 24, 2025 20:00
Elizabeth Turman-Bryant is a councilmember in Burlington, Washington. She joins Tiffany to discuss the importance of balancing responsive bottom-up activism with influential local government involvement. (Transcript included.)
Paint, Planters, and People Power: Indianapolis' Grassroots Makeover
Published: April 24, 2025 10:30
From fast traffic to flower-filled crosswalks, a quiet revolution is reshaping Indianapolis’ streets. And it isn’t breaking the bank.