October 30, 2020

Best Practices and Bright Ideas for Renewing American Communities

When you’re doing community work it can feel like you’re on a journey alone. But James and Deborah Fallows—authors of the New York Times bestseller Our […]
October 16, 2020

What I Learned from Chuck Marohn about Cities and Companies (They’re More Alike Than You Thought!)

As seen in Strong Towns. What I Learned from Chuck Marohn about Cities and Companies (They’re More Alike Than You Thought!)   In my home community […]
September 25, 2020

Hard Times Can Galvanize a Community: Why Localism and “Small Ball” Matter Most in a Disaster

As seen in Strong Towns. Image Source One of the basic tenets of Strong Towns is local reliance and responsibility. Chuck Marohn has spoken and written […]
September 18, 2020
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This Is What Stepping Up in a Crisis Looks Like

As seen in Strong Towns. When crisis hits, good people are driven to step up. And 2020 has brought more than its share of occasions to […]