The Hidden Costs of "Improving" This Minnesota Highway
A major highway project is pitched as a safety upgrade — but at what cost to the community? Today, Chuck is joined by Matt Steele, a fellow Brainerd-...
How Communities Are Breaking Out of the Housing Trap
Why is housing so expensive, and what can local communities actually do about it? In this live recording, Chuck unpacks the roots of America's housing...
How To Build Resilience in Struggling Rural Communities
Family farms are struggling to survive across America, with whole communities hanging in the balance. In today's episode, Chuck sits down with Brian R...
How Cities Can Help Small Developers Build Housing
In this live Q&A, Chuck explains why small-scale housing is so hard to build. From codes to permitting to financing, he breaks down the friction p...
A Shared Identity Makes Cities Strong. Here's How To Find Yours.
Strong cities know who they are. In today's episode, Chuck is joined by Ryan Short, founder of Civic Brand. They discuss how uncovering a shared ident...
Why American Cities Are Going Broke (And How To Fix It)
Chuck breaks down the financial math behind urban decline in this live recording of a Wilmington event, with opening remarks from Delaware Governor Ma...
Has the "American Dream" Made Us Miserable?
Author Diane Alisa just wanted her kids to have what she didn't: freedom to roam, community, and a childhood that doesn't require a minivan. Somewhere...
Momentum Is Building for Stronger Communities. What's Next?
Chuck records from the road after speaking at a housing summit in Pennsylvania. He reflects on why the Strong Towns message resonates with local offic...
How Bottom-Up Action Is Connecting People Across the World
Strong Towns members are making their places stronger everywhere from the Bahamas to Mongolia. Chuck and Member Advocate Norm Van Eeden Petersman disc...
Did New Urbanism Win the Debate But Lose the War?
Can New Urbanists learn from suburbia's success? In this special episode, Chuck sits down with CNU founder Andres Duany, who shares big ideas he says ...