SHORTLIST RESOURCES:

[Video] Strong Towns: “It’s Time To Rethink How We Measure Cities. We Can’t Afford Not To” – This 13-min video explains how greater density is better for a city’s finances, safety, sustainability, and enjoyability.

[Video] NotJustBikes: Stroads are Ugly, Expensive, and Dangerous (and they're everywhere) - This 18-min video explains what a Stroad (a hybrid street-road) is and why they present the worst of streets and roads.

[Video] NotJustBikes: The Houses that Can’t be Built in America - The Missing Middle

[Video] Strong Towns: We Are in a Housing Trap. Can We Escape? - This 19-minute video explains the housing trap we have found ourselves in, where housing is unaffordable due to overly restrictive zoning.

[Video] Strong Towns: Are Parking Lots Ruining Your City? - This 15-min video explains that parking mandates undermine prosperity.

[Course] Strong Towns 101 - A FREE 4-hour course about the fundamentals of building a Strong Town. Approachable for citizens and local officials alike!

[Article] Strong Towns Lingo - Commonly used terms by Strong Towns

Podcasts:

The Strong Towns Podcast

Upzoned, a Strong Towns podcast

The Bottom-Up Revolution, a Strong Towns podcast

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In-Depth Resources:

Strong Towns Action Lab – A great compendium of resources, case studies, articles, and examples of what cities and Strong Towns chapters across the country are doing.

Strong Towns Crash Analysis Studio – A guided framework to analyze the multiple factors that caused car crashes and identify what can be done to reduce the frequency and trauma of future crashes. Some Sacramento members are beginning to discuss doing something like this for Sacramento!

Strong Towns Academy – Free and in-depth paid courses to develop skills to advocate and organize locally.

Tactical Urbanist’s Guide - A practical guide to successful “DIY” urbanism.