All Strong Towns members have a hero origin story — an experience that compelled them to get off the sidelines and into the game, to start making things better in their communities. Here are some of those stories. What was yours?
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Being an advocate for safer, more resilient cities means going up against big obstacles and decades of momentum. It can seem overwhelming, but change is already happening across North America. Here’s how local heroes are making their cities stronger.
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Every month, all across North America, hundreds of Strong Towns advocates are gathering in local Strong Towns groups. We call them Local Conversations—but why? (The answer reveals a lot about the power of this movement!)
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You’re surrounded by other Strong Towns advocates. You just haven’t met each other yet.
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The results of a recent survey are in: These are the most common issues Strong Towns advocates are tackling, and the ways they’re taking action in their communities.
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Do you want the Strong Towns movement to go viral in your community? Not Just Bikes can help.
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The group Vermonters for People-Oriented Places just launched this year, but they’re already off to a fast start in Burlington, VT, where they’re supporting important changes for the community.
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Strong Towns Community Builder John Pattison shares his favorite content from this past year.
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Strong Towns member Victoria Via talks about how advocates of many different personal and professional backgrounds are coming together in Portland, OR.
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Chuck Marohn and Strong Towns Community Builder John Pattison chat about the Local Conversations program and how it’s helping members of this movement come together to do great things.
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When Strong Towns member John Holmes was fired for speaking against harmful development practices, he didn’t let that stop him. Working with other advocates, he’s paving the way to success for Charlotte, NC!
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The people in our Local Conversations are doing amazing work in their communities—and it’s all thanks to the support of Strong Towns members.
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Take a trip with our Community Builder, John Pattison, as he discovers why the design of Scottish roads makes them safe—and downright pleasant—to drive on, even for a foreigner!
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Want to get together with your neighbors to talk about Strong Towns ideas? Here’s some tips on getting started.
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Strong Towns Local Conversation leaders are hanging out on Discord!
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Being a Strong Towns advocate is less intimidating, more effective, and, frankly, more fun when you’re not doing the work alone. Find a Local Conversation near you!
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Front yard businesses were once a natural stage in the evolution of a community. So where have they all gone, and how do we bring them back?
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Are you a Strong Towns advocate looking for a job? Or an employer looking to hire a Strong Towns advocate? Well, have we got the resource for you.
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Learn more about this two-year project designed to introduce Strong Towns ideas to your community, shift the conversation there, and kickstart the implementation of a Strong Towns approach.
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Sometimes, it’s worth it to take a step back from national news and pay attention to the things that are happening in your own community.
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