Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a good life in a prospering place.

Strong Towns is replacing America's postwar 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 believe local government is the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments.

Strong Towns has Local Conversations across the country, enabling advocates to connect and transform ideas into action within their own communities.

Learn more about Strong Towns PDX here.

Monthly Hangout and Bike Ride

PSU Farmers Market Ride - NW Edition

Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 10:30 - 11:15 am
Wallace Park, NW Raleigh & NW 26th

Join us for a slow-paced, all-abilities bike ride from Wallace Park to the PSU Farmers Market. This is an urban ride that will take us on bike lanes and in car traffic lanes. Bring a bike lock to secure your bike at the end of the ride. The ride will end a couple blocks away from the hangout location. Rain or shine!
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Hangout

Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cafe Yumm (PSU Rec Center)
1806 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Stop by for an informal hangout to chat and meet other Portlanders interested in the Strong Towns approach.

Monthly Meeting

Summer Park Series: Jamison Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Jamison Square

810 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

For June, July, and August, we'll be spending our typical monthly meeting time in our local parks, enjoying the sunshine! And in September, we'll be hosting an installation for Parking Day.

Join us for a family-friendly event at Jamison Square! Bring your own food or purchase food from nearby restaurants. Socialize, play in the fountain, enjoy lawn games, take part in a scavenger hunt, and participate in a data walk.

Urbanist Social Hour

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Ankeny Rainbow Road
2720 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214

Strong Towns PDX will host bike riders, housing and land use nerds, public transit geeks, and all those who like urban planning and design to meet and enjoy a social Thursday together. Get food at local businesses, eat in the plaza, and enjoy coffee or beverages while making new friends.