The Strong Towns Podcast
Strong Towns
We advocate for a model of development that allows our cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient.
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Jan 4, 2016 • 22min
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Chuck and Rachel return from a holiday break with updates on the Strong Towns website, a look at 2016 and some travel this week to Washington.
Dec 1, 2015 • 25min
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Chuck and Rachel discuss new members, an upcoming trip to Pennsylvania and the Syrian refugee crisis. Chuck also recommends Great Courses on Audible.com and the book, Asia's Cauldron.
Nov 25, 2015 • 25min
Joe_Minicozzi
Chuck Marohn interviews Joe Minicozzi of Urban Three about parking minimums for #BlackFridayParking week.
Nov 24, 2015 • 22min
John Anderson
Chuck Marohn interviews John Anderson about parking minimums for #BlackFridayParking week.
Nov 23, 2015 • 27min
Donald Shoup on the High Cost of Free Parking
Chuck Marohn interviews Donald Shoup, Distinguished Research Professor in Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles. His book, The High Cost of Free Parking, and his extensive research into the effects of parking on cities have made him a prominent voice on these topics. He joins Strong Towns for #BlackFridayParking week.
Nov 14, 2015 • 16min
We are 1,000 Strong!
Our 1000th Member is Laura Nottingham from Omaha, Nebraska.
Nov 13, 2015 • 1h 12min
James Howard Kunstler
Author, speaker, social critique and friend of the Strong Towns movement Jim Kunstler joins the podcast to provide an update on The Long Emergency, America's ongoing struggle with economic turmoil, energy depletion and climate craziness.
Nov 12, 2015 • 23min
Jason and Rachel
Jason Schaefer and Rachel Quednau chat about the diversity of Strong Towns members, what it's been like working for the organization, and what they're looking forward to as the organization grows.
Nov 11, 2015 • 40min
Johnny Sanphillippo
One of our more colorful contributors is Johnny Sanphillippo, the author of the blog Granola Shotgun. Johnny joins Chuck to contrast three cities in New Jersey and, in the process, gain some insight into what will follow America's Suburban Experiment.
Become a member of Strong Towns this week by going to www.strongtowns.org/membership.
Nov 10, 2015 • 1h 7min
Interview with Chuck Marohn
We kick off the #1000Strong member drive with an interview of Strong Towns Founder and President Chuck Marohn by Board Member John Reuter. John asks Chuck about the current state of the movement, some of the big things coming up, the inside on new staff members and some personal questions on his commitment to change.
Go to www.strongtowns.org/membership to become a member today.
