Curbside Chat with Strong Towns in Austin Feb 29, 2012 6:30 PM

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Unfortunately our venue has limited seating and we are at capacity based on registrations received.

This is a pivotal time for many communities. Years of unstable property values are now showing up as uncertain revenue streams. Local government aid has been cut, and more cuts are imminent. Budgets are stretched. The shifts and delayed maintenance of prior years are starting to show up on the ground. Local leaders are looking for answers. What they are discovering is that they are largely on their own.

The standard approach emphasizes growth over resilience. This is a key part of our problem. To truly do more with less, we need to understand how we have built ourselves into decline. How local investments have failed to generate prosperity. Why the standard approach is harming our towns and neighborhoods. And, most importantly, how we start a real recovery.

During this presentation, we will explore:Background on the current financial crisis.The triggers that are forcing changes in the way we inhabit the landscape.The "dead ideas" we need to overcome to renew prosperity in our towns and neighborhoods.What the coming new economy is likely to look like.What local leaders can do to position their communities for success in the new era.

Anyone interested in the future of their community is invited to attend the Curbside Chat. The event is free but space is limited so please register today.

The Congress for the New Urbanism - Central Texas Chapter is hosting Strong Towns executive director, Chuck Marohn, during his upcoming visit to Austin. Strong Towns is a Minnesota-based non-profit with the mission of supporting a model for growth that allows America's towns to become financially strong and resilient. Learn more about Strong Towns at www.strongtowns.org

Contact Diane Miller of CNU-CTX with any questions - dmiller@centraltexascnu.org.