Strong Towns won a federal court ruling that Minnesota’s engineering licensing board violated the First Amendment when it tried to regulate public advocacy.

Cities across North America face a growing challenge: the cost of maintaining infrastructure and development patterns that don’t produce enough value to sustain themselves. Strong Towns is a nonprofit organization and international movement dedicated to helping communities become financially strong and resilient. We provide research, education, and practical tools that help local leaders, professionals, and residents understand the financial realities facing their communities and make better decisions about growth, transportation, housing, and infrastructure. Our work focuses on helping communities: • Understand the long-term financial consequences of development decisions • Prioritize investments that strengthen local prosperity • Build safer, more productive streets and neighborhoods • Shift from fragile growth patterns to financially resilient ones Who engages with Strong Towns: • Local elected officials and public administrators • Planners, engineers, and development professionals • Community advocates and civic leaders • Residents working to improve their neighborhoods Through articles, podcasts, training programs, events, and community engagement, Strong Towns reaches millions of people each year. Thousands of members and hundreds of local groups are advancing these ideas in their communities. If you care about building places that are financially resilient, safe, and productive, Strong Towns offers a place to learn, connect, and take action. Learn more at StrongTowns.org

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