Strong Towns ABQ is a local chapter of the national organization Strong Towns.
From the Strong Towns website:
We seek to replace America’s post-war pattern of development, the Suburban Experiment, with a pattern of development that is financially strong and resilient. We advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable, and inviting. We work to elevate local government to be the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments.
Strong Towns looks to achieve this goal by supporting local chapters around the country to advocate for better local development in their communities.
Strong Towns ABQ was started in 2023 by a couple of curious nerds who wanted to chat about street width and mixed use development. The initial meeting had 3 RSVPs, and 75 people showed up after word got out via the internet. A new local chapter was born!
The leadership team of Strong Towns ABQ consists of the following volunteers:
Brandi Thompson is a nurse on the flight team at UNMH. In one of her previous lives, she received a degree in conservation and environmental science, and has always been interested in urban planning. As a previous bicycle commuter, she is motivated to increase street safety so she can safely ride her bike to work again! She also lives near San Mateo and wants to see traffic calming and more economic development in this area.
Shaun Hart: I am originally from Ohio but have called multiple states across the country home, including multiple states in the Southwest. I have held several jobs in the service of others including time spent in the United States Air Force, and working in kitchens as a chef. During covid I achieved my masters in Community Development with a focus in natural resource management and sustainability, which has led me here to Strong Towns, where I hope to make a difference.
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