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The Strong Towns Podcast

Strong Towns
Strong Towns
Transit Costs
Opioid Epidemic
Urban Planning
U.S. Transit
Hazard
Parking Mandates
Entrepreneurship
Community Engagement
Sprawl
Public Transportation
New York
Parking Reform
Community Recovery
Parcel Mapping
Housing Ownership
Local Conversations Program
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Development
Minnesota

We advocate for a model of development that allows our cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient.

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Latest Episodes

How do you make streets safer without gentrifying an area? Will self-driving cars change the way we build cities? Are engineers tracking congestion the right way?

Chuck discusses these questions and more with Vignesh Swaminathan, a civil engineer an... more

How did we go from building strong, prosperous cities to weak, debt-ridden ones? In this episode, Chuck tracks the cultural and economic impacts of World War II on our development pattern. He explains what must change if we want to build strong citie... more

Why are America’s streets so dangerous — and what can we do about it? In this episode, Chuck talks with Wes Marshall, author of “Killed by a Traffic Engineer” and professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. From the history o... more

Chuck is joined by James Anderson, head of the Government Innovation program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Under his leadership, the program has helped thousands of cities worldwide embrace an innovative, people-based approach to local governance.

To... more

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Recent Guests

Vignesh Swaminathan
Civil engineer and project manager at Kimley-Horn, known for advocating for bike lanes and urban safety as Mr. Barricade.
Kimley-Horn
Episode: How Mr. Barricade Is Shaping the Future of Street Safety
James Anderson
Head of Government Innovation Program at Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Episode: James Anderson: How to Encourage Innovation in Local Government
Steve Nygren
Developer and founder of Serenbe, author of 'Start in Your Own Backyard, Transforming Where We Live with Radical Common Sense'
Serenbe
Episode: Using Radical Common Sense To Build Great Places, With Steve Nygren
Conor Dougherty
Economics and housing reporter for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: NYT Journalist Shares Why America Should Sprawl
Mark Moses
Author of The Municipal Financial Crisis
Episode: Mark Moses: How To Understand and Fix Government Budgeting
Rick Cole
A veteran city manager and former mayor, currently serving in Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Episode: How To Manage City Finance Effectively, With Rick Cole
Shayne Kavanagh
Senior Manager of Research at the Government Finance Officers Association
Government Finance Officers Association
Episode: The Keys to a Healthy City Finance Department With Shayne Kavanagh
Seth Zeren
Neighborhood real estate developer based in Providence, Rhode Island
Armory Management Company
Episode: These 6 Code Reforms Will Bring More Housing to Your City
Victor Dover
Co-founder of Dover Cole, an urban design firm, and a regular advocate for sustainable urbanism.
Dover Cole
Episode: Remembering Donald Shoup: A Legacy of Curiosity, Credibility and Kindness

Host

Chuck Marohn
Host of the podcast, focusing on local development, urban planning, and community resilience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 719 ratings
  • Great recent episode

    Really enjoyed the episode with Mark Moses. I ordered his book and am looking forward to reading it. Strong Towns has great content and insight. I need to push back on some of the prior reviews, I think they do a really good job with nuance. Also, they cover local finance and urban development in a way critically missing by others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Ferrin
    United States5 months ago
  • Quickly becoming an unbearable listen

    This used to be a great podcast, but it’s clear they have stepped beyond their scope of expertise. Listening to Chuck try to explain economics/finance is like listening to a kindergartner explain physics.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ksushyguy
    United States9 months ago
  • Decent idea but…

    It’s a good start but apparently when all you have is a hammer, even the washing machine gets treated as if it were a nail. The StrongTowns viewpoint tries to paint everything with a simple problem and it ignores the complex wicked problems that are actually creating fiscal issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    YNP_stronk
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jacked up outro music kills it for me

    I just don’t get the overly loud music at the end. is there a good reason for this? Is this just how you do broadcast?. And some guy starts shouting over top of the shrill harmonica that has jacked up the music to another level. Is there some thinking behind this? Why is it so much louder than the rest of the podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SuperGlideFX-E
    United Statesa year ago
  • Game Changer

    “When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” Strong Towns demonstrates how this country fails to heed this warning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podman166
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some feedback criticizes the podcast for appearing to step beyond the expertise of its host, particularly on complex economic topics.
Overall, listeners value the podcast as an important resource for those interested in sustainable community development.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of content provided, often highlighting the unique and insightful perspectives on urban planning and community resilience. Many commend the informative and action-oriented approach of the discussions.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#30
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#29
Canada/Government
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#142
United Kingdom/Government
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#101
Australia/Government
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#148
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#166
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Talking Points

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How Mr. Barricade Is Shaping the Future of Street Safety
Q: How do you deal with that tension between improving infrastructure and not displacing residents?
We need to ensure that we address the core issues of the community, including drainage and street lighting while advocating for bike infrastructure that's truly for the community, not just inviting newcomers.
How Mr. Barricade Is Shaping the Future of Street Safety
Q: What does that transformation look like?
It's been interesting and it happens in different ways, both politically and controversially, as affluent areas start advocating for more walkable spaces due to their newfound time at home during the pandemic.
James Anderson: How to Encourage Innovation in Local Government
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the innovation team model?
James explains how innovation teams in cities like Memphis have successfully implemented new strategies for governance.
James Anderson: How to Encourage Innovation in Local Government
Q: Can you talk a little bit about Bloomberg Philanthropies?
James elaborates on the mission to enhance local government capacity.
Ryan Johnson: How Culdesac Tempe Develops Freedom, Revenue, and Belonging
Q: What was that conversation like with the fire department?
The conversation involved listening to their concerns and accommodating their requirements within the design to satisfy necessary safety measures.

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Focusing on creating financially resilient communities, the content emphasizes the challenges faced by local governments and advocates for innovative solutions to urban development issues. Key topics explored include local government finance, community engagement, housing reform, infrastructure, and sustainable development practices. The discussions often feature insights from experts in various fields, exploring how cities can adapt to financial and social challenges while promoting inclusive growth. Unique elements of the content include a constructive critique of current urban planning paradigms, encouraging listeners to rethink traditional models in favor of decentralized, community-driven approaches.

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Recent guests on The Strong Towns Podcast include:

1. Vignesh Swaminathan
2. James Anderson
3. Steve Nygren
4. Conor Dougherty
5. Mark Moses
6. Rick Cole
7. Shayne Kavanagh
8. Seth Zeren

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