Strong Towns
by Charles Marohn and Team
Advocating for financially strong and resilient cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Strong Towns explores a better model for urban development.
About Strong Towns
Strong Towns is a movement that seeks to replace the 'suburban experiment' with a more traditional and sustainable model of development. Its newsletter provides daily thinking on how to make our cities more prosperous and resilient.
What Makes This Newsletter Unique
Strong, principled advocacy for human-scale, financially viable urban design.
Who Should Subscribe?
Citizens and planners who want to build better, more resilient neighborhoods.
Content Format
Daily essays and articles focusing on specific urban design challenges.
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Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique and influential perspective
- Daily frequency
- Covers both economics and design
- Excellent for advocates
Cons
- Very specific ideological focus (against sprawl)
- Can be repetitive for long-time readers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core ideology of Strong Towns?
Strong Towns advocates for a development model that is financially productive, resilient, and human-scaled, often critiquing suburban sprawl.
Who is Charles Marohn?
Charles Marohn, P.E., is a professional engineer and land use planner who founded Strong Towns to advocate for fiscally responsible city building.
Is the content updated daily?
Yes, Strong Towns publishes new essays, articles, and podcast episodes daily, providing continuous thought leadership for urban advocates.
About the Author: Charles Marohn and Team
Charles Marohn and Team
Charles Marohn, P.E., AICP, is the founder and president of Strong Towns. He is a professional engineer and land use planner.
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