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Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How To Maximize Every Inch of Space
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/14/nook-and-cranny-urbanism-how-to-maximize-every-inch-of-space
Published: February 14, 2025 11:30
In historic cities, land was treated as a scarce resource and every inch of
it was used with ingenuity. This created productive and charming places
that could meet the evolving needs of residents. Here are a few ways we can
bring that traditional…
The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Applying Big City Lessons to a Small Town
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/13/maricela-sanchez-bottom-up
Published: February 13, 2025 17:00
Maricela Sanchez is a city council member and anesthesiologist from
Prosser, Washington. She has lived in several major cities, including LA,
San Francisco and NYC. She joins today’s episode to discuss how her travels
and profession molded her…
A Traffic Safety Bill in Illinois Could Save Lives — but Cities Can Act Sooner
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/13/a-traffic-safety-bill-in-illinois-could-save-lives-but-cities-can-act-sooner
Published: February 13, 2025 11:30
A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would require the state DOT to
conduct traffic studies after crashes involving pedestrian fatalities. This
is a great step in the right direction, and it highlights how local
officials can take action too.
How To Reform Chicago Zoning: The Western Avenue Project
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/12/upzonedpod-how-to-reform-chicago-zoning-the-western-avenue-project
Published: February 12, 2025 17:00
In this episode, Abby is joined by Chicago aldermen Matt Martin and Andre
Vasquez to discusses the Western Avenue corridor study, one of the most
ambitious planning efforts Chicago has seen in decades.
Big Zoning Code Rewrites Take Years — Here’s What Cities Can Do Today
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/12/big-zoning-code-rewrites-take-years-heres-what-cities-can-do-today
Published: February 12, 2025 11:30
Parking regulations impose unnecessary restrictions on adding new housing.
Many cities recognize this problem but struggle with how to address it
effectively. Dubuque, Iowa, offers a real-world example of both the
problems and an effective response.
Bonus Episode: Lessons From 9 Strongest Town Contest Winners
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/11/stpod-bonus-episode-lessons-from-9-strongest-town-contest-winners
Published: February 11, 2025 19:30
This special episode explores the Strongest Town Contest, including what
cities can learn from previous winners and a preview of this year's
Contest. Joining the discussion are Strong Towns staffers Lauren Ronnander
and John Pattison, as well as Stephen…
Massachusetts Zoning Lawsuit: Addressing Listener Pushback
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/11/massachusetts-zoning-lawsuit-addressing-listener-pushback
Published: February 11, 2025 11:30
On a recent Upzoned episode, I joined Abby Newsham to discuss
Massachusetts’ effort to sue a city over exclusionary zoning near transit
stations. After it aired, we received some thoughtful critiques from
listeners who felt the conversation missed key…
Ben Hunt: Surviving the Widening Gyre Through Hope and Community
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/10/stpod-ben-hunt-surviving-the-widening-gyre-through-hope-and-community
Published: February 10, 2025 17:00
Today, Chuck is joined by Ben Hunt, the creator of Epsilon Theory, to
discuss the concept of the Widening Gyre, a “social equilibrium where bad
people and bad ideas drive out good people and good ideas.” They cover how
it manifests in American culture…
Can Sean Duffy’s New USDOT Transportation Order Bring Economic Growth?
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/10/can-sean-duffys-new-usdot-transportation-order-bring-economic-growth
Published: February 10, 2025 11:30
A new order from the U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a
different approach to transportation spending. If implemented, it could
deliver long-overdue reforms, the kind Strong Towns has long supported.
However, the specifics raise serious…
Speed Cameras Are Not a Permanent Solution to Dangerous Streets
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/2/7/speed-cameras-are-not-a-permanent-solution-to-dangerous-streets
Published: February 7, 2025 11:30
Do speed cameras actually make roads safer, or are they just another
enforcement tool that fails to address the underlying design issues that
cause speeding in the first place?