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Back to SearchHow Strategic Boldness Transformed Santa Fe’s Transportation Plan
Episode 193
Erick Aune is the director of the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization, as well as a member of Strong Towns Santa Fe. He’s spearheading a major shift in his region’s approach to street safety …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How To Run for City Council as a Self-Taught Advocate
Episode 192
Norm steps in for Tiffany on this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution. He's joined by Donna Boelen, who served on the city council of Bloomington, Illinois, from 2019 to 2024. Donna shares how she we…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How To Live & Grow Wisely in the Utah Desert
Episode 191
What does it mean to live wisely and grow well in the desert? Judith Rognli of Strong Towns WashCo shares how St. George residents are facing water scarcity, rapid growth, and livability challenges a…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How To Bring Community Projects to Life Quickly and Effectively
Episode 190
Butch Roussel is the founder of the 24 Hour Citizen Project, an annual event that connects everyday citizens with the expertise and resources they need to solve challenges in their town. Over the las…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How 296 Strong Towns Advocacy Groups Are Changing the World
Episode 189
In this special episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, Norm is joined by John Pattison, Strong Towns' community builder and head of the Local Conversations program. They discuss what drives people to start one…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How To Build Community Wealth From the Bottom Up
Episode 188
Jessica David and Josh Daley are co-founders of Local Return, a nonprofit in Rhode Island dedicated to building community wealth through ownership and investment. They empower residents through educa…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Building Safe Streets for All in Brighton, New York
Episode 187
Christine Corrado is a city councilmember in Brighton, New York. She’s also the founder of Brighton Safe Streets for All and has served on a variety of city committees, from the Zoning Board of Appea…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Lost Art of Crafting Great Urban Places
Episode 186
Professor Jack Duncan is a professor of architecture and preservation at the College of Charleston. His mission is to help students and communities understand and rediscover the human-scaled patterns…
Published on 2 months ago
How a Walk Audit Can Build Community and Momentum
Episode 185
Gioia Calabretta is one of the leaders of Livable Lynchburg, a Local Conversation in Virginia. She is also Strong Towns’ graphic design intern. She and Norm discuss a walk audit she recently particip…
Published on 2 months ago
How Will Gardner Is Helping Build a Stronger South Coast
Episode 184
Will Gardner is the founder of South Coast Places For People, a new nonprofit — and Strong Towns Local Conversation — in Massachusetts. He previously founded Alma del Mar Charter Schools and now spen…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago