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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Nov 6, 2015 • 29min
Scott_Doyon_on_Porchfest
This week we chat with Placemaker Scott Doyon (Facebook / Web) about the Oakhurst Porchfest, a grassroots music festival held in Decatur, GA. Scott also wrote about the event on the Placemaker's blog.
Oct 30, 2015 • 50min
Understanding Traffic Congestion
In a solo monologue this week, Chuck talks about efforts to improve the sound quality of the podcast and then provides an analysis of traffic congestion in the hierarchical road network theory.
Oct 27, 2015 • 17min
The Week Ahead, October 26, 2015
Chuck and Rachel discuss last week's trip to Maine, upcoming events this week in Austin, the Curbside Chat booklet, and even waterparks. Plus get Chuck's latest book recommendations.
Oct 23, 2015 • 1h 2min
David Levinson and The End of Traffic
Author, civil engineer and University of Minnesota professor David Levinson (Twitter) joins the podcast to talk about his new book, The End of Traffic and the Future of Transport, which he co-authored with Kevin Krizek.
You can read Professor Levinson regularly on his blog, The Transportationist, as well as on Streets.MN.
Oct 16, 2015 • 18min
The_Week_Ahead_October_19_2015
Chuck and Rachel discuss last week's staff retreat and Member Meetup in Madison as well as Chuck's upcoming events in Maine this week. In addition, we discuss Chuck's recent reading list and welcome several new and renewing Strong Towns members.
Oct 16, 2015 • 11min
Madison_Member_Meetup
This week, Strong Towns' staff (Chuck, Jason and Rachel) got together in Madison, WI for a speaking engagement and a staff retreat. We also hosted a Strong Towns meet up. This podcast episode features several Strong Towns members.
Oct 9, 2015 • 52min
Toby Dougherty
Toby Dougherty, city manager for Hays, Kansas, talks about his city's efforts to implement a Strong Towns approach.
Oct 6, 2015 • 23min
The Week Ahead, October 5, 2015
Rachel and Chuck discuss last week's events in Ontario, Canada and Peoria, IL, the most beautiful city in North America and an exciting trip through US customs, plus the schedule for Chuck's trip to Idaho and Indiana this week and the book, The Selfish Gene.
Oct 2, 2015 • 57min
A Conversation with Joe Minicozzi
This week's podcast is a conversation with one of the country's leading urban thinkers, Joe Minicozzi of Urban 3. Joe and Chuck talk about Brainerd, Lafayette, communicating complex ideas and Taco John's.
Sep 28, 2015 • 18min
The Week Ahead - September, 28, 2015
Rachel and Chuck discuss last week's events in Louisville, KY and Peterborough NH, Chuck's new title as "Colonel Marohn," plus the schedule for Chuck's trip to Toronto and Peoria this week and the book, D-Day Through German Eyes.
