Space-sharing cuts down on the need for redundant infrastructure and decreases costs for everyone involved. Houses of worship are in the perfect position to creatively share their space.
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My church, like most others, has not only accepted the environment Americans live in but has joined in the program to turn neighborhoods into parking lots.
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Whether your church is urban, suburban or rural, these 6 ideas can help you promote bikeability in your community.
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In a culture that is often focused on short-term gains and instant gratification, faith communities must take the long view when it comes to building better cities.
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Houses of worship are in a perfect position to provide public seating for the community, but so many of them fail at it. Here are some tips for improving seating options at churches.
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Churches ought to be at the forefront of stewarding local neighborhood spaces and places surrounding their four walls for human flourishing.
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Monday Member Blog Digest: Identifying places of real versus illusory value. What is a "bad neighborhood" anyway? What is the best use of land under or next to an urban freeway? The bright future of the Midwestern "Rust Belt," and why the past isn't a good guide to the future when it comes to real estate values. Neighborhood churches as an urban litmus test. Thoughts on Pope Francis's message re: cities and urbanism. Block parties and red tape. A victory for cyclists in South Florida. When to put your time and energy into an idea when you have more of them than you can effectively advocate for.
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CNU 23 highlights; aspiring developers are getting organized to Build Places People Love; a large apartment complex can't compete with productivity of the traditional design across the street.
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The Member News Digest, a look at what's hot on the Strong Towns member blogs.
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