Improve Your Technical Knowledge
Gain technical expertise in applying Strong Towns thinking through a self-guided course based on the book "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity."
Expert guidance in building a Strong Town!
The Accelerator program gives you direct access to Strong Towns experts, who are ready to help you create a plan for making your community stronger and more resilient.
The Accelerator program is designed for local leaders and technical professionals who want personalized assistance implementing the Strong Towns approach.
In this program, you will:
- Delve deeply into the book "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity" by Charles Marohn.
- Explore and discuss with other professionals how these ideas apply to your community.
- Meet one-on-one with Charles Marohn and other Strong Towns experts to discuss your specific challenges.
The program launches September 9, 2024 with two time slots available for each session, one at 4:00 p.m. ET (Session FULL) and one at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Strong Towns Accelerator
$1,000 for 12-week course*
Program includes:
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Self-guided curriculum geared towards technical professionals.
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Six, small group-coaching sessions (90 minutes) moderated by a Strong Towns expert.
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Two one-on-one coaching sessions with Strong Towns experts, including at least one with Charles Marohn (minimum of 30 minutes per session).
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Assistance in developing a customized plan of action.
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A personalized copy of "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity."
If you'd like to be invoiced rather than pay online, please contact linda@strongtowns.org.
*Scholarships available. Contact carlee@strongtowns.org if you require a scholarship to participate.
Develop a Plan of Action
Identify steps to successfully apply the Strong Towns approach to your place. Meet privately with Strong Towns experts, including founder and president Charles Marohn, to discuss your community’s unique situation and review your plan of action.
Collaborate With Professional Colleagues
Gain insight and feedback from other course participants (maximum of 15) and Strong Towns experts in twice-monthly coaching sessions and private online discussion forums.
The Accelerator Program Launches September 9, 2024
Two time slots are available for each session, one at 4:00 p.m. ET (session FULL) and one at 6:30 p.m. ET. Seating is limited — a maximum of 15 people will be accepted per time slot.
Scheduled Group Sessions
Session 1: Foundations of a Strong Town (September 9)
Session 2: Financial Sustainability and Municipal Budgets (September 23)
Session 3: Productive Places (October 7)
Session 4: Infrastructure Investment Strategies (October 21)
Session 5: Place-Oriented Government (November 4)
Session 6: Implementation and Community Engagement (November 18)
If you'd like to be invoiced rather than pay online, please contact linda@strongtowns.org.
Scholarships are available. Contact carlee@strongtowns.org if you require a scholarship to participate.