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Strong Towns Accelerator Program: Bottom-Up Revolution Book

Introduction

Welcome to Strong Towns Accelerator (3:42)
Who is Strong Towns? (4:44)
Course Resources (7:56)
Accelerator: Bottom-Up Revolution Roster
Assignment: Communication as a Core Foundation (2:14)
Assignment: Personal Goals
Orientation Session, September 5, 2024

Session 1: Foundations of Strong Towns

Before you begin...
1.0 Strong Towns Principles (0:43)
1.1 Human Habitat (11:10)
1.2 Incremental Growth (15:15)
1.3 An Infinite Game (19:07)
1.4 Assignment: Strong Towns Strength Test
Small Group Coaching Session 1, September 9, 2024

Session 2: Financial Stability and Municipal Budgets

Before you begin...
2.1 The Infrastructure Cult (7:13)
2.2 Growth or Stability (7:58)
2.3 Rational Responses (4:30)
2.4 Assignment: Do the Math (4:03)
What About Sales Tax? (9:43)
Small Group Coaching Session 2, September 23, 2024

Session 3: Productive Places

Before you begin...
3.1 Productive Places
3.2 The Benefits of Incremental Development
3.3 Case Study: Oswego, New York (8:12)
Small Group Coaching Session 3, October 7, 2024

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Session 4: Infrastructure Investment Strategies

Before you begin...
4.1 Making Strong Investments in Public Infrastructure (7:45)
4.2 Evaluating the Return on Investment for Infrastructure Projects (9:03)
4.3 Prioritizing Projects that Build Community Wealth (3:22)
4.4 The Public Investment Process
Small Group Coaching Session 4, October 21, 2024

Session 5: Place-Oriented Government

Before you begin...
5.1 Transitioning from Siloed Departments to a Collaborative Approach (2:57)
5.2 The Role of Local Government in Fostering Community Engagement (6:52)
5.3 Strategies for Broad Wealth Creation Through Governance
Small Group Coaching Session 5, November 4, 2024

Session 6: Implementation and Community Engagement

Before you begin...
6.1 Practical Steps for Implementing the Strong Towns Approach (6:02)
6.2 Engaging Citizens and Stakeholders in the Planning Process (7:14)
6.3 Measuring Success and Adapting Strategies (11:35)
Small Group Coaching Session 6, November 18, 2024

Next Steps

Assignment: It's Time for A Bottom-Up Revolution
What's Next? (5:41)

Case Studies: Small Bets and Incremental Development

Success Stories: Housing
Productive Places Case Study: Revitalizing Broad Avenue in Memphis, TN
Productive Places Case Study: Pre-Approved Building Plans in Kalamazoo, MI
Productive Places Case Study: Downtown Redevelopment with Chalets in Muskegon, MI
Productive Places Case Study: Revitalizing Broad Avenue in Memphis, TN
Investment Strategies Case Studies: Solving a Problem in Remer, MN
Investment Strategies Case Studies: Starting a Local Business, Chisholm, MN
Case Study: Improving Neighborhood Street Safety, Indianapolis, IN

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