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 identity guides smarter decisions, strengthens civic pride, and helps communities thrive.
Additional Show Notes
"The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place" by Ryan Short
Civic Brand (site)
Ryan Short (LinkedIn)
Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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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 Matt Meyer. Learn why growth is bankrupting your city — and how to reverse it.
(Note: Audio improves at 5:16 when Chuck takes over.)
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Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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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 along the way, she realized the suburban dream itself might be the problem. Today, she and Chuck dig into what the Suburban Experiment cost us — and what comes next.
Additional Show Notes
Want to hear more from Diane? Check out her episode on The Bottom-Up Revolution!
“Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village” by Diane Alisa
Diane Alisa (Instagram)
Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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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 officials struggling to address the housing crisis, as well as the challenges facing the movement and plans for the future.
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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 discuss how people in Colombia and Uganda can speak the same language about streets, and what that means for building better places everywhere.
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The Strong Towns Podcast is a weekly conversation on the Strong Towns movement, hosted by Strong Towns Founder and President Charles Marohn and frequently featuring special guests. The podcast explores how we can financially strengthen our cities, towns, and neighborhoods and, in the process, make them better places to live. Join Chuck in examining how everything from urban design to economics to systems theory to psychology helps inform this core question.
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