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The Bottom-Up Revolution

Strong Towns
Strong Towns
Community Development
I-45
Tactical Urbanism
Stop I-45
Urban Planning
Norwood, Ohio
Cargo Biking
Txdot
Houston
Public Transit
National Environmental Protection Act
Strong Towns Movement
Chattanooga Urbanist Society
Austin
I-35
New York City
Dixie Cup Factory
Community Activism
Transportation Policy

The Bottom-Up Revolution features the stories of the Strong Towns movement in action. Hosted by Tiffany Owens Reed and Norm Van Eeden Petersman, it's all about how regular people have stepped up to make their communities more economically resilient, and how others can implement these ideas in their own places. We’ll talk about taking concrete action steps, connecting with fellow advocates to build... more

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Dr. Shakeel Dalal builds spaceships for a living, and he never planned to run for mayor of Longmont, Colorado. He just kept doing the next small thing that made sense. That led him from writing about city council meetings to moderating congressional ... more

What if you could change a dangerous street today instead of waiting 10 years? Isaac Gonzalez founded the advocacy group Slow Down Sacramento to prove that you can. Two years later, the group has helped transform Sacramento from a city that resists i... more

McKenzie Ortiz is the founder of Pedestrian Pride, a digital storytelling project that uplifts the realities of life for working-class people who can't drive. She also serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission in Columbia, Missouri. Today, McKenzi... more

Sam Foster is an engineer, Local Conversation leader, and mayoral candidate in Marietta, Georgia. He joins Norm to talk about why he's running for office at 24 years old, how he uses social media to educate the public, and what he has planned for a m... more

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Recent Guests

McKenzie Ortiz
Founder of Pedestrian Pride, a digital storytelling project focusing on non-drivers
Pedestrian Pride
Episode: How To Reclaim Dignity and Safety for Nondrivers
Mary Coddington
Principal at Twelve Inc, an affordable housing consulting firm
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Episode: How To Bring More Affordable Housing Options to Colorado
Erick Aune
Metropolitan Planning Organization Director for Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Episode: How Strategic Boldness Transformed Santa Fe’s Transportation Plan
Donna Boelen
Former council member in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington City Council
Episode: How To Run for City Council as a Self-Taught Advocate
Judith Rognli
Leader of Strong Towns WashCo in St. George, Utah, and program director for Conserve Southwest Utah.
Conserve Southwest Utah
Episode: How To Live & Grow Wisely in the Utah Desert
Butch Roussel
Runs The 24 Hour Citizen Project and manages clinical trials for biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
The 24 Hour Citizen Project
Episode: How To Bring Community Projects to Life Quickly and Effectively
John Pattison
Community builder for Strong Towns and leader of the Local Conversations program
Strong Towns
Episode: How 296 Strong Towns Advocacy Groups Are Changing the World
Christine Corrado
Brighton council member since 2018, founder of Brighton Safe Streets for All.
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Episode: Building Safe Streets for All in Brighton, New York
Jack Duncan
Professor of Architecture and Preservation at the College of Charleston
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Episode: The Lost Art of Crafting Great Urban Places

Host

Tiffany Owens Reed
Host of The Bottom-Up Revolution, focusing on community action and resilience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • A+

    New host is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonkeysInACan
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    This podcast is super inspiring. Rachel is a fantastic interviewer, and the range of guests are fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CateAVL
    United States3 years ago
  • More Personal Dive into Strong Towns

    Loving the format and the stories from people active in their communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mdelesd1
    United States3 years ago
  • Such interesting comments conversations about grass roots projects

    Fascinating ground-up projects in so many communities. I’ve started following the work of several interviewees because the conversations were so compelling. Locally based projects can take so many forms!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listeninglou
    United States4 years ago
  • One of my favs

    One of my favs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me95691566
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the inspiration and practical insights offered in each episode.
Many find the themes of grassroots action and community resilience compelling and motivating.
The interview format is engaging and highlights diverse voices from local communities.

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How One Bus Driver Is Inspiring Safer Streets
Q: What insight do you think being a bus driver has brought you?
Being a bus driver allows me to see the challenges faced by those who rely on public transit, deepening my commitment to advocating for safer streets and better infrastructure for all community members.
How One Bus Driver Is Inspiring Safer Streets
Q: Can you just kick things off? What is DDD Fest and how did you become active in that?
DDD Fest is a genre film festival that originated as a self-promotion by me and my co-founder to provide a platform for emerging artists in Port Huron. We've expanded to include artists from 20 different countries this year.
How Permaculture Design Principles Can Make Cities More Resilient
Q: How do you define permaculture?
Permaculture can be defined as a systems approach to existing on this earth, it's a way for us to live regeneratively on the planet.
How Strategic Boldness Transformed Santa Fe’s Transportation Plan
Q: What guidance do you have for people that want to influence the transportation planning in their city?
Broadening the conversation beyond standard transportation issues, connecting them with hot-button topics like affordable housing to engage more people in the discussion.
How To Run for City Council as a Self-Taught Advocate
Q: Can you describe some of the prior experiences that led you to decide that you wanted and needed to seek a seat on council?
Donna initially got involved due to a neighborhood issue related to storm water and was concerned about the flooding and erosion affecting children. Speaking at public comments gradually led her to interact with city staff and council members, and eventually to consider running when the council member for her ward decided not to seek re-election.

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A focus on community-driven initiatives and advocacy emerges prominently throughout the episodes, showcasing how individuals can foster resilience in urban environments. Topics frequently cover community engagement, sustainable urbanism, and grassroot efforts aimed at addressing local issues, emphasizing action steps listeners can take in their own neighborhoods. With a practical approach that combines storytelling with actionable insights, the content provides inspiration for listeners passionate about advocating for positive change in their communities.

Notably, the series encourages a diverse array of voices, from local government representatives and urban planners to grassroots activists. Discussions often revolve around specific initi... more

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2. Mary Coddington
3. Erick Aune
4. Donna Boelen
5. Judith Rognli
6. Butch Roussel
7. John Pattison
8. Christine Corrado

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