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Learn how to push for real change in your community with Stage 3 Training. This course focuses on building strong alliances, rallying support, and using Strong Towns resources to make a compelling case for change where it matters most.

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  Stage 3 Training: Learn to Advocate
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Course Description:

Advocating for better public investments means making the most of what we already have rather than expanding endlessly. This Stage 3 Training focuses on the Strong Towns 4-Step Process for Public Investment, a practical framework designed to identify high-impact opportunities in your community while minimizing financial risk.

This approach isn’t just about budgets—it's about fostering vibrant, resilient neighborhoods through humble observation, incremental actions, and community co-creation. The skills you learn in this course will connect seamlessly with the other issues that matter most to your community, from transportation to housing to economic development.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply the 4-Step Process for Public Investment: Observe community challenges, act incrementally, and create sustainable improvements.
  • Maintain a “Predicament With Outcomes” Mindset: Focus on making things incrementally better rather than seeking perfect solutions.
  • Advocate for Changes in Urban Ecosystems: Navigate the complex dynamics of urban environments with strategic, high-impact actions.
  • Use the Ladder of Engagement: Effectively rally community support and build momentum for your advocacy initiatives.

Why Take This Course?

Public investment decisions shape the future of our towns and cities. By mastering this 4-step process, you’ll be equipped to advocate for smart, financially productive investments that make your community stronger and more resilient.

This Training Is Essential for Stage 3 Group Leaders

We ask all of our group leaders who are in Stage 3 to take this training course. You’re working hard to advocate for change in your community, and this framework empowers you to do it effectively. By mastering this process, you’ll be able to connect your advocacy to the issues your community cares about most—and inspire others to join the movement.

Ready to advocate for smarter public investments?

Enroll now and lead the way to a stronger, more resilient community!

For more insight on this approach, check out this article:
The Strong Towns Approach to Public Investment