How Small Projects Can Expose Big City Problems

from The Bottom-Up Revolution · host Strong Towns

Jennifer Truman didn’t set out to be a housing or transit advocate, but after running into the same problems while designing small projects in Raleigh, North Carolina, she started asking bigger questions. In this episode, she explains how noticing friction in everyday work led to her involvement in zoning reform, transit leadership, and launching a pro-housing movement. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES ‍CITYBUILDER (site) ‍The Rocket Shop (site) ‍Jennifer Truman (site) Recommendations/Show Notes: Dix Park Trophy Brewery The Can Open Food Truck Park in Durham Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh Two Roosters Ice Cream‍ Black and White Coffee and Videri Chocolate in downtown Raleigh ‍ This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

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