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We advocate for a model of development that allows our cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient.
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Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Andrew Burleson and Jim Kumon sit down with Chuck Marohn in an AirBnB in Brooklyn to talk about the future of the Strong towns movement.
Thursday Dec 04, 2014
Thursday Dec 04, 2014
Jim Kumon joins Chuck Marohn to discuss the Strong Towns Strength Test and how it can be applied to measure the strength and resiliency of a place.
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Engineer and shared-space designer Ben Hamilton-Baillie returns to the podcast to talk about how to get started with building shared space, the chances of success in the United States and some memories of his father, a World War II veteran who lead and assisted a number of escapes from German prisoner-of-war camps.
You can follow Ben Hamilton-Baillie on Twitter, see more of his work on his firm’s website and watch the video, Poyton Regenerated, that was discussed in the podcast. The book about the escape Jock Hamilton-Baillie was invovled in is called Zero Night by Mark Felton. It is a really good read.
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Hans Noeldner - energy and environmental activist - talks about winter biking, transportation as a social justice issue and getting started living a Strong Towns life.
This week is our membership drive. Become a member of Strong Towns by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Mike Christensen, graduate student at the University of Utah, talks about meeting Chuck at CNU, working as a GIS professional and connecting with people on social meeting.
This is our membership week. Sign up to be a member by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Friday Nov 14, 2014
Gracen Johnson - Place Activator from New Brunswick - talks about promoting good ideas, working with Strong Towns and how worms have brought her closer to her neighbors.
Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Sara Joy Proppe, project manager at Schaefer Richardson, talks about her neighborhood work, volunteering and why churches are strong, yet largely untapped, resources for cities. Proppe is also working on the Proximity Project based out of Minneapolis.
Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
Wednesday Nov 12, 2014
Wednesday Nov 12, 2014
John Reuter, Executive Director of Conservation Voters for Idaho, talks about how the Strong Towns message can help with conservation and how well it resonates in small towns.
Tuesday Nov 11, 2014
Tuesday Nov 11, 2014
Kerry Hayes, Public Relations Director at Doug Carpenter and Associates in Memphis, Tennessee, talks about his neighborhood and the influence that Strong Towns has had on the local conversation.
Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.