Strongest Town Contest
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Introducing Your 2025 Strongest Town Champion
Marion, Ohio
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There is only one champion, but the 16 competitors have more to teach us about building Strong Towns.
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Hear stories from our two finalists and celebrate the progress being made toward a stronger future.
16 towns tried to earn your vote. You chose the champion.
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The Final Four Contestants Are Sharing the Spotlight to Lead the Way
Hope for More Affordable Housing Options Is Growing in Greenfield
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Marion's Comeback: How This Rust Belt Town Is Rebuilding Itself From the Ground Up
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How Bend, Oregon, Is Facing the Challenges of Rapid Growth Head-On
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Building a Stronger Harrisonburg, One Small Step at a Time
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In round 1, four towns took home category awards.
Parking Reform
Alameda, California
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Safe Streets
Sacramento, California
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Local Housing
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Better Budgets
Bellingham, Washington
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Discover. Decide. Learn.
Use the guidance of this year's contestants and the past 9 Strongest Town Contest champions to learn how you can continue building your own Strong Town.
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There is only one champion, but the 16 competitors have more to teach us about building Strong Towns.
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