
John Pattison
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Public Transit - Top Content
"Transit’s Chicken & Egg Fallacy" Transit is an essential part of a Strong Towns approach. So is financial solvency. It’s time for public transit advocacy to move past the b...
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Is Strong Towns a 501(c)(3) nonprofit? Are my contributions tax deductible?
Yep! Any contributions towards Strong Towns are tax deductible. If you give us your mailing address, we will send you a thank-you letter for each one-time contribution, as well as the first install...
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How can I update my payment information?
This article explains how to update your payment details, change donation amounts or dates, or cancel your monthly contribution. Our payment portal is secured and encrypted to protect your personal...
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Walkability - Case Studies and Examples
"How the Modest Walk Can Connect You to Your Community" (Podcast) In this episode of our podcastIt’s the Little Things,Jacob chats with Dustin Ratcliff—founding member of Walk2Connect—about how you...
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Overview of the Local Conversation Process
You can think of the Local Conversations process as a multi-leg journey. It progresses from the Start-up Phase through a succession of stages. As a Local Conversation grows and matures, the more th...
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How does Strong Towns support Local Conversations?
The Strong Towns organization is devoting more and more resources to help start, grow, support, and celebrate Local Conversations. Here are just some of the things Local Conversation leaders and me...
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May 15, 2024 | Embracing Congestion | CNU 32
Thanks for attending the session led by Norm Van Eeden Petersman of Strong Towns! We've written a lot about this topic over the years and here is a list of recommended resources for further explor...
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Incremental Housing - Overview
Introduction For too long, housing policy has put investor returns and macroeconomic goals over the universal human need for shelter. Restrictive housing policies have also prevented people fro...
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Biking - Success Stories
These success stories will help you learn how to make your town or city more bike-friendly. "A Naturally Bike-Friendly Town" Jefferson, Indiana, offers an excellent example of how small towns can b...
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Biking - Top Content
"A 5-Step Guide for Having ‘The Talk’" Here is a five-step guide to having a successful "talk" about biking and walking with neighbors in your town. "Our streets are an emergency situation for cycl...
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