All About Local Conversations || Office Hours || John Pattison

Resources About Local Conversations

https://actionlab.strongtowns.org/hc/en-us/categories/360004233911-Local-Conversations

Quote of the day

"Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." Victor Hugo

Q 1. What are some fitting goals for Local Conversations groups to have?

Q 2. How does ST provide support to Local Conversations groups? Q 3. How do I get over the fear of starting up something like this?

Q 4. What are the goals that the Strong Towns organization has for these groups?

Q 5. What are some common pitfalls facing Local Conversations groups?

Q 6. What does it take to get a local conversation group started?

Perceptions and Misconceptions

1. "I don't think there are other Strong Towns advocates near me"

2. "I'm not a Strong Towns 'expert'"

3. "I'm not a leader"

Recommended Reading 

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/7/24/7-surprisingly-simple-ways-to-start-a-strong-towns-conversation-where-you-live

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2021/4/30/five-places-to-meet-new-people-to-join-the-strong-towns-conversation

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2022/5/4/want-to-make-your-town-stronger-look-for-the-amateurs

About Office Hours

Our door is wide open once a week for Strong Towns members to come and discuss how to build resilience and prosperity in their communities. Each week will focus on a different topic with a member of the Strong Towns team. The tone is casual and conversational. Drop in late if you need to; you’ll be just as welcome.

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET on Zoom

Submit your questions and ideas for topics in advance as you register, or ask them on the fly. Just so you know, pre-submitted questions and topics will be given priority during the conversation. 

Schedule & Registration Details Are Available Here

Can't attend? Catch the replay in Action Lab once it gets posted.