As drivers continued to pop the curb on her block, Strong Towns Genevieve Barber knew she and her neighbors needed to intervene. Their plan: plant fifteen street trees—Trident Maples, to be exact—to discourage speeding while boosting the safety of people walking, biking, and driving. In this episode, Genevieve shares the story behind the street trees and how you can lead a similar project in your own neighborhood, including why you should trust your observations regarding the state of your neighborhood, how to pitch the vision of street trees to your neighbors, and how small bets make communities stronger.
Aaron Holverson and Michael Smith: An Architect and a Planner in Pursuit of Stronger Towns
Amanda Workman Scott and Jenny Totten: Supporting and Developing Rural Leaders
Alex Rodriguez and Danny Lapin: Reactivating a Historic Space for the Whole Community
Abby Kinney and Dennis Strait: People-Centered Urban Planning
Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick: A Strong Towns Advocate on her City Council
Alfred Melbourne: Growing Food, Growing Resilience
Dan Sally: Moving Past the Two-Party System
Jen Wolosin: Stepping Up to Run for Public Office
Jacob Titus: Using Art and Stories to Strengthen Your City
Latoya Wilson: Helping Young People Prepare for the Future
Cary Westerbeck: Uniting Advocates to Build Strong Towns
Sheleita Miller: Bridging Divides Between Neighbors and Government
Sara Joy Proppe: Empowering Churches to Connect with Their Neighborhoods
Sam Nabi: Working Together to Make a Street for People
Krista Fancher: Teaching Young People to Think Resiliently
Chris Harris-Wimsatt: Creating a Community Gathering Space
Chelsea Lawson: Doing the Math
These Erie, PA Residents are Fighting Back Against a Highway Project
Alexander Hagler: An Entrepreneur Creating Opportunities for Other Entrepreneurs
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