City finance
Cost of Parking
Why free parking can strain land and local budgets.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Stronger Towns Start Here
Read essays, podcasts, and tools on walkable streets, local budgets, and town fixes that last.
FEATURED STORIES
Stories on Streets and Money
Why free parking can strain land and local budgets.
Audio
Strong Town Podcast
Planning
What Blocks Cost
01Street design
Walkable Streets Series
Stories on safer crossings and slower street design.
02Toolkit
Chapter Workshop Guide
Tools for residents who want to meet, plan, and act.
03Video
Webinar Replays Library
Watch talks on zoning, finance, and local change.
Top pick
Safer Streets Guide
Top pick
Toolkit
Local Chapter Kit
Toolkit
TOPICS
Read by Topic
Homes that fit more people on one block, with less waste.
GUIDE
Housing That Fits
Homes that fit more people on one block, with less waste.
TIPS
Safer Street Design
Small fixes for crossings, lanes, speed, and safe corners.
GUIDE
Town Budget Math
Simple notes on roads, pipes, taxes, and town debt.
TRENDS
Start Local Action
Ways to start a local group and keep the work moving.
local chapters and groups
250+
local chapters and groups
essays, talks, and guides
1,200+
essays, talks, and guides
of town finance writing
20+ years
of town finance writing
Community
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SPOTLIGHT
Tools for Local Work
Use the chapter kit to plan meetings, reading lists, and next steps.
Toolkit
Start a Chapter
Use the chapter kit to plan meetings, reading lists, and next steps.
02Journal
Read the Essays
Short posts on streets, housing, taxes, and local rules.
03Video
Watch the Talks
See live talks and recorded sessions on town change.
Membership
Join as a Member
Get member notes, event access, and practical tools.
05Street
Main Street Safety
Ideas for slower blocks, safer crossings, and better corners.
06Housing
Housing Pattern Guide
Learn how homes, lots, and zoning shape a block.
07Finance
City Budget Basics
See where money goes and why upkeep matters.
08Training
Book a Workshop
Bring Strong Town ideas to your city, group, or class.
Questions
Questions About Strong Town
Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.
01What is Strong Town?+
Strong Town shares essays, podcasts, talks, and tools about walkable streets, local budgets, and town care for the long run.
02Who is it for?+
It is for residents, planners, leaders, and local groups that want clear ideas they can use right away in their town.
03Do you offer membership?+
Yes. Members get extra notes, event access, and tools for chapter work and local action all year long.
04Can small towns use this?+
Yes. The same road costs, housing rules, and upkeep bills matter in small towns, suburbs, and big cities.
05Do you host live events?+
Yes. We host webinars, workshops, and talks on streets, housing, finance, and local leadership through the year.
06How do I get started?+
Read a few essays, join the newsletter, then use a chapter kit or workshop that fits your town and your next step.
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