City Debt, Taco John’s, and the Cost of “Complete Streets” | ASTA with Chuck Marohn – Oct 8, 2025

In this week’s Ask Strong Towns Anything, Chuck Marohn joined Edward Erfurt and Norm Van Eeden Petersman to unpack what cities get wrong about debt, development, and design. From massive bond proposals to the false promises of “Complete Streets,” the discussion dug into how local governments can recognize insolvency risks before they spiral—and how residents can advocate for real, incremental solutions that build lasting value in their neighborhoods.