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The Bottom-Up Revolution

Strong Towns
Strong Towns
Community Engagement
Urban Planning
Community Development
Affordable Housing
Strong Towns Movement
Urbanism
Walkability
Urban Design
Housing Crisis
Local Government
Community Advocacy
Public Transit
Architecture
Transportation
Public Transportation
Local Conversations
Housing
Transportation Planning
Denver

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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The decisions that look simple at the start of a board game can become the problems you spend the rest of it trying to solve. Nick Shrag, a video game programmer and board-game designer, built 'People Live Here' around two players sharing responsibil... more

A house can take years to plan and build, but Andy Dragt and his wife can finish one in about five weeks. Norm Van Eeden Petersman joins Firefly Tiny Homes founder Andy Dragt, whose work has moved far beyond the tiny-house lifestyle people often see ... more

Allendale had already lost much of its population after one freeway cut through the neighborhood, and another highway project threatened to deepen the damage. Planner and architect Kim Mitchell first came into the fight thinking his professional role... more

Memphis is the deadliest metro area in the country for people walking, with 5.5 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. Sheridan Harris nearly lost her life in a hit-and-run while training for a triathlon three years ago, and she is still working to... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Dragt
Founder of Firefly Tiny Homes, Strong Towns advocate in Spartanburg, SC
Firefly Tiny Homes
Episode: What If a House Took Five Weeks to Build?
Kim Mitchell
Planner and architect, advocate in Allendale
Institute for Community Renewal / Allendale Strong
Episode: A Highway Fight Built on Learning and Doing
Sheridan Harris
Memphis-based mom and pedestrian safety advocate who survived a hit-and-run in 2023
Memphis safety advocate
Episode: Why Are Memphis Streets So Dangerous?
Margaret Allen
Member of Strong Des Moines, local conversation group
Strong Des Moines / Strong Towns
Episode: What If Getting Involved Locally Was Actually Fun?
Brad Jones
Founder of Tiny Homes of Tucson
Tiny Homes of Tucson
Episode: The ADUs Built for Multigenerational Living
Daniel Basubas
Local conversation leader, Urbanerds Ōtepoti Dunedin
Urbanerds Ōtepoti Dunedin (Strong Towns member)
Episode: New Zealand’s Urban Nerds Start at the Pub
Oren Falkowitz
Farmer and CEO of Area 2 Farms
Area 2 Farms
Episode: What If Vacant Lots Became Farms?
Jeffrey Tompkins
Founder and principal of Proformus, urban planning and placemaking
Proformus
Episode: What If Vacant Lots Became Farms?
Jeff Kraatz
President and founder of Floating Towns
Floating Towns
Episode: The Floating Neighborhoods Coming to North America

Hosts

Tiffany Owens Reed
Host focusing on community-led urbanism and practical action in neighborhoods
Norm Van Eeden Petersman
Co-host with focus on connecting grassroots actions to strategic urban advocacy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Ad placement is unaccountably disruptive

    Always ironic to have someone mid-sentence on the importance of thoughtful design in the physical world only to be cut off entirely without warning for a strongtowns event ad, sich that one has no idea what the thought was by the time the podcast resumes. Please work on the design of the podcast itself. Five stars to support the work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo mama 2277
    United States6 months ago
  • A+

    New host is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonkeysInACan
    United States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States5 years ago

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Why Are Memphis Streets So Dangerous?
Q: Was this incident the spark to this work, or were you already thinking about these issues before your accident?
I had already started thinking about pedestrian safety due to existing discussions in Memphis, and the accident intensified my resolve to use my story to raise awareness and push for concrete changes.
What If Getting Involved Locally Was Actually Fun?
Q: What is the end game for these efforts? Is it just to be heard or to make real change?
The guest and host discuss that the goal is meaningful change through dialogue with residents and leaders, using tools and collaboration to drive tangible improvements in budgeting, services, and policy.
What If Getting Involved Locally Was Actually Fun?
Q: How would you describe the energy and activity of your local conversation group?
Margaret describes a high-energy, plucky group that is growing and focused on practical strategies for influence and advocacy, with an emphasis on boots-on-the-ground outreach.
The Missing Ingredient in Great Placemaking
Q: What role does social media play in community placemaking, and how should advocates cope with online narratives or misrepresentation?
Social media can distort reality and amplify fear, so the strategy is to stay focused on in-person engagement, public hearings, and transparent communication while turning down the volume on online negativity and misinformation, using it as a tool rather than letting it drive decisions.
The Missing Ingredient in Great Placemaking
Q: How do you handle the mindset of stakeholders who worry about costs, fees, and short-term financial concerns when proposing gathering spaces or fountains?
By showing that spaces designed for multiple uses and easy accessibility actually contribute to long-term value and community vitality, and by engaging the public early to demonstrate how these amenities serve real needs and can be phased or adjusted within budgets.

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What is The Bottom-Up Revolution about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights practical, bottom-up urbanism and community-driven strategies for healthier towns. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand accounts of neighbors, organizers, and local officials applying Small-scale, incrementally useful tactics—like courtyard block housing, front-yard markets, tactical urbanism, and open-data led civic participation—to improve walkability, housing affordability, and public life. Guests often share real-world workflows for building local coalitions, navigating zoning or regulatory hurdles, and mobilizing residents to reclaim streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. A standout throughline is the emphasis on accessible, place-based action that can scale from micro-projects to broader policy change, with a... more

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1. Andy Dragt
2. Kim Mitchell
3. Sheridan Harris
4. Margaret Allen
5. Brad Jones
6. Daniel Basubas
7. Oren Falkowitz
8. Jeffrey Tompkins

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