The Bottom-Up Revolution

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…a City Council Supporting Parking Reform

Sep 5, 2024

Paloma Delgadillo, a council member from Broomfield, Colorado, brings her expertise in economics and analytics to the discussion. She dives into her initiatives for parking reform, aimed at making her city more resilient and enhancing land use. Delgadillo reflects on her transition from Chicago's urban landscape to suburban governance, stressing the significance of local civic engagement. She also addresses the challenges local officials face in advocating for meaningful policy changes and the importance of community involvement in shaping livable environments.

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Quick takeaways

Paloma Delgadillo's journey from Texas to Broomfield illustrates how networking and civic engagement can lead to impactful local governance.

Delgado advocates for parking reform and sustainable transit solutions, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in shaping local policies.

Deep dives

Introduction of the Strong Towns Accelerator Program

A new program called the Strong Towns Accelerator has been launched to help local leaders implement the ideas presented in the book 'Strong Town's Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity.' The program spans 12 weeks, featuring small group sessions to facilitate dialogue and community planning. Participants will have the opportunity for one-on-one discussions with instructors and staff members to tailor solutions to their specific communities. The program is primarily aimed at local leaders seeking to accelerate the adoption of Strong Towns principles.

Intro

4min

From City Streets to Suburban Roots

7min

The Power of Local Civic Engagement

7min

Parking Reform Efforts in a Car-Dependent Suburb

2min

Navigating Local and State Advocacy Challenges

3min

Navigating Parking Reform in Suburbia

21min

Paloma Delgadillo is a council member in the city of Broomfield, Colorado. Originally from Texas, Paloma holds a B.A. in economics and a minor in statistics from the University of Chicago undergraduate program. She also earned a master’s degree in analytics from the University of Chicago Graham School.

In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, Delgadillo joins host Tiffany Owens Reed to discuss her efforts to make her city more resilient, including through parking reform.

To hear more from Delgadillo, sign up for next week’s Local-Motive session: “The Parking Revolution is Here. Is Your Community Ready To Sign On?”

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

Local recommendations:
- Arista Deli.
- Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana.
Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram).
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