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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 34M

Humility Versus Hubris in American Urbanism

from The Strong Towns Podcast · host Strong Towns

Why 95% of planners get it wrong, how monetary policy killed Main Street, and why Chuck Marohn is optimistic about Gen Z. This wide-ranging conversation, first featured on the Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham, explores the difference between Jane Jacobs's humble incrementalism and Robert Moses's technocratic master plans—and which approach is winning in 300+ communities.   Additional Show Notes Chuck Marohn (Substack) Geoff's Podcast https://yeomanpodcast.com/

Why 95% of planners get it wrong, how monetary policy killed Main Street, and why Chuck Marohn is optimistic about Gen Z. This wide-ranging conversation, first featured on the Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham, explores the difference between Jane Jacobs's humble incrementalism and Robert Moses's technocratic master plans—and which approach is winning in 300+ communities.   Additional Show Notes Chuck Marohn (Substack) Geoff's Podcast https://yeomanpodcast.com/

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