Detroit’s mayor is endorsing a land value tax plan that could lead to 97% of the city’s homeowners getting a 30% reduction in their taxes.
Read MoreFreeport, ME, is famous as the home of LL Bean, but in the aftermath of the retail apocalypse and increasing vacancy rates, town officials and residents are asking, “What do we want downtown Freeport to be?”
Read MoreHouston has long been a poster child for urban planning ills—but now it’s set to pass a revision of its land-use ordinances that could trigger a wave of construction for missing-middle housing.
Read MoreDespite being identified as a high-collision corridor all the way back in 2015, San Jose, CA, has not done enough to make King Road safer. And now, a family has had to pay the ultimate price for the city’s inaction.
Read MoreCar-oriented cities give us speed but rob us of the joy of discovery.
Read MoreThe pre-approved building plan model is beginning to take hold across the country as a streamlined alternative to achieve a community vision. Here’s how one community in Florida is doing its own take on the concept.
Read MoreWhy does walking feel so intuitive when we’re in a city built before cars, yet as soon as we return home, walking feels like an unpleasant chore that immediately drives us into a car?
Read MoreA new survey asks: “If you were moving to a new home, would you be willing to spend more to live in a community where you could easily walk to parks, shops, and restaurants?” Here’s how people responded.
Read MoreA sudden tragedy left Mark Raymond paralyzed. Now he’s helping New Orleans create a more accessible transportation system.
Read MoreIn many ways, Brattleboro is the archetypal North American city. So, what does this Strongest Town Contest champion do differently compared to so many other places like it?
Read MoreHow can we accommodate the greatest range of bike riders—not just the loudest or most outspoken—and how can cyclists best represent their interests to local officials?
Read MoreWhile multi-use paths are better than no infrastructure for people walking or biking, those that are useful for transportation tend to be busy, and often leave a lot to be desired.
Read More88% of all new U.S. homes have three bedrooms or more, even though 64% of buyers aren’t demanding the extra space. Flintlock LAB is working to address this mismatch and make homes more attainable for entry-level buyers.
Read MoreIn today’s cities, governments sink millions of dollars into public investments before securing any taxable private wealth to fund said investments. This is a financial risk we can’t afford to continue taking on.
Read MoreA mother’s death near a Sacramento school spurs fellow parents to step up and push for safety improvements to the stroad she lost her life on.
Read MoreThe single least expensive way to produce a lot of new housing is to follow a template that was once used in virtually every city. Unfortunately, most North American cities effectively prohibit it today. Does yours?
Read MoreOn a summer evening, Grant Hamilton and his wife biked a few blocks home from a family birthday party. What started out as a normal day transformed into a night that changed the trajectory of Hamilton’s life.
Read MoreDating back to the 1800s, researchers in the U.S. have challenged the property tax system. So why, to this day, do the richest continue getting a "discount" on their taxes, while the poorest are overcharged?
Read MoreAn older resident lost his life while crossing a deadly stroad in Bradenton, FL. When Strong Towns member Danny Williams found out, he knew something had to be done.
Read More“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” How can we begin to really see our cities and towns?
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