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We advocate for a model of development that allows our cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient.
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Life is also full of challenges and transitions. Often, we aren't prepared or warned for these trials in our lives. This podcast, hosted by Michelle Durand will encourage and inspire you if you're dealing with changes in your relationship with yourself or others. Michelle also invites some incredible guests to the show with stories that will uplift your soul. We hope that you enjoy it and would love to hear from you if you do. Please feel free to share with someone who may need some encourag ...
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New podcast 🎙️ Exciting News Alert: Introducing Ground Breakers with Nick and Joe Podcast! 🌐✨ Hey, amazing community! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, ”Ground Breakers with Nick and Joe.” 🚀 As developers passionate about creating adaptable and timeless communities, we’re diving deep into the world of urban development, design, and innovation.
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Exploring the Role of Religious Institutions in Community Development
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At the Table is a podcast that discusses how community-based ministries can contribute to the common good via mutual relationships, spiritual practice, simplicity and an awareness of God’s activity in communities. They recently invited Strong Towns President Charles Marohn to appear on an episode. It was a great conversation, so we’re sharing that …
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From Crime to Common Practice: How Fraud Dominates the Housing Market
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In this special episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck talks about fraud in the housing market. He discusses how it manifests, how it gradually saturates the market and how it’s connected to housing bubbles. He then explores how fraud plays a role in the current housing crisis and how federal and private organizations are trying to combat it. A…
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From Boring to Brilliant: Making Municipal Finance Fun With Michel Durand-Wood
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses municipal finance with Michel Durand-Wood, a longtime Strong Towns contributor and local budget aficionado. They talk about the importance of the average person understanding municipal finance, the obstacles that can make such understanding difficult and how their approaches to discussing…
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Build the Damn Train: How To Bring High-Speed Rail to the United States
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses the report “How To Improve Domestic High-Speed Rail Project Delivery” with one of the report’s authors, Eric Goldwyn. They discuss the advantages of high-speed rail over other transportation options, the challenges that building such a system in the U.S. would pose and five key recommenda…
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck takes a look at a recent fatal car crash that took place in Ontario. Unfortunately, deadly car crashes occur all the time across North America, and this one might not have even stood out if not for a tweet released in response by local law enforcement, which held the promise of a team that intends …
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Why Local Leaders Can Address the Housing Crisis but Federal Programs Fail
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses the feedback systems that created the housing affordability crisis. He explains why federal and state government policies can’t solve the problem and that local leaders are the real key to addressing it. He also lays out some of the concrete actions local leaders can take to address the h…
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Oh Crap! Dealing With Sewer Upgrades Is a Complicated Mess
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Maumee, Ohio, winner of the 2024 Strongest Town Contest, is facing a big sewer infrastructure challenge. It needs to update its sewer system to comply with EPA regulations — an extremely large, expensive project. To handle this problem, the city is requiring residents who want to sell their homes to pay for the needed updates to their sewage system…
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The Truth About the Suburban Experiment: A Response to “Contra Strong Towns”
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck responds to a recent Substack column that criticized the Strong Towns stance on the Suburban Experiment and infrastructure spending. He corrects some misconceptions from the column and discusses the ways that cities handle (or fail to handle) their finances and how that can lead to financial insolv…
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Episode 16 - Bourbon with One Urban - Alexander J. Suriano
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**Special Edition of Bourbon with One Urban Podcast: Featuring Alexander!** 🥃 **Join Us for a Fascinating Discussion!** In this special edition of Bourbon with One Urban, we're thrilled to welcome Alexander, a passionate advocate for the development of cities, communities, and neighborhoods. Drawing from his extensive experience in both the public …
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Episode 15 - Bourbon with One Urban - Michel Durand
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🎙️ The boys from the Groundbreakers Podcast are back with another special edition episode of Bourbon with One Urban, featuring the one and only Michel Durand! 🥃🏢 Michel Durand is the President and Co-Founder of Multi-Prêts Commercial and Mortgage Alliance Commercial. With over 20 years of experience in the commercial mortgage lending arena, Michel …
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Episode 14 - Bourbon with One Urban - Jaegap Chung
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🎙️ **New Podcast Alert: Bourbon with One Urban - Special Edition!** 🔥 We're thrilled to announce a groundbreaking episode featuring none other than Jaegap, the founding principal of Studio JCI, a Toronto-based architecture firm that's revolutionizing the skyline with over eight million square feet of residential projects annually. 🎓 Jaegap, a Unive…
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How To Escape the Housing Trap: A Special Q&A Session
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Can your city escape the housing trap simply through blanket rezoning? Is completely eliminating zoning compatible with an incremental approach? How should your city handle historic designations that are blocking housing development? Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn answers all these questions and more in this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast…
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Member Drive Week Special: Most Public Engagement Is Worthless
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This is the final episode in the Strong Towns Podcast's special Member Drive series. Every day, Chuck has read one of his best articles that you might’ve missed. Today, he’s reading one of Strong Towns’ most popular articles, “Most Public Engagement Is Worthless.” This article explores the typical methods used by city planners when collecting feedb…
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🎙️ **New Groundbreakers Podcast Episode: Ask a Builder!** 🏗️ In this exciting episode, we sit down with the innovative minds behind "Ask a Builder." Get ready for some answers you never thought you'd hear! 🔍 **Episode Highlights:** - The story behind "Ask a Builder" 🚀 - Unique challenges and how they overcame them 💪 - Surprising insights and indust…
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Member Drive Week Special: If We Made Shoes Like We Make Housing, People Would Go Barefoot
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This is the fourth episode in the Strong Towns Podcast's special Member Drive series. Every day, Chuck is reading one of his best articles that you might’ve missed. Today, he’s reading “If We Made Shoes Like We Make Housing, People Would Go Barefoot.” This article is an excerpt from Chuck’s most recent book “Escaping the Housing Trap,” coauthored w…
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Member Drive Week Special: How Fannie Mae Puts a Chokehold on Local Home Financing Solutions
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This is the third episode in the Strong Towns Podcast's special Member Drive series. Every day, Chuck is reading one of his best articles that you might’ve missed. Today, he’s reading “How Fannie Mae Puts a Chokehold on Local Home Financing Solutions.” This article explains how mortgage financiers rose to dominance through an “orgy of debt and pric…
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Member Drive Week Special: One Billion Bollards
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This is the second episode in the Strong Towns Podcast's special Member Drive series. Every day, Chuck is reading one of his best articles that you might’ve missed. Today, he’s reading “One Billion Bollards,” which discusses the current engineering norm of prioritizing drivers’ safety over that of pedestrians — and how this blatant disregard for pe…
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Member Drive Week Special: The Cost of an Extra Foot
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In honor of Member Drive, the Strong Towns Podcast is publishing five episodes this week. Every day, Chuck will read one of his best articles that you might’ve missed. Today, he’s reading “The Cost of an Extra Foot,” which explains why engineers love overdesign and what that means for cities’ finances. Make sure to check back in tomorrow to catch t…
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Episode 12 - Bourbon with One Urban (Mark Garland)
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🥃🌆 Introducing the Premiere Episode of Bourbon with One Urban! 🌆🥃 Hey, builders and real estate aficionados! Welcome to the inaugural episode of Bourbon with One Urban, where we blend the finest bourbons with the most groundbreaking discussions in the world of construction and real estate. 🏗️🏢 In this episode, we're thrilled to have a true industry…
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🔊 **New Episode Alert!** 🔊 Nick and Joe are back with another exciting episode of the **Ground Breakers Podcast**! This time, they’re diving into the **top trending stories in the city**. 🏙️✨ From major real estate developments to the latest market trends, they’ve got all the hot topics covered. Don’t miss out on the most important updates that are…
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🔊 **New Episode Alert!** 🔊 The Ground Breakers Podcast is back with an episode you can't afford to miss! This time, Nick and Joe dive deep into the market's current state and tackle the big question: **Is it going to tank?** 📉💥 Join us as they share their insights, predictions, and strategies to navigate these uncertain times. Get the expert analys…
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🔊 Nick and Joe are back with a thought-provoking new episode! 🔊 In this episode of the **Ground Breakers Podcast**, they tackle the idea of "Own Nothing, and Be Happy" – is it a path to true contentment or just a false notion? 🤔✨ Join them as they delve into this intriguing topic, exploring different perspectives and uncovering the truth behind the…
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