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.

Urbanist Happy Hour

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Monthly Hangout and Bike Ride

PSU Farmers Market Ride - NW Edition

Saturday, April 26, 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, April 26, 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 and Office Hours

Office Hours & Work Party

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1A
801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Join us before our formal meeting for our open office hours and work party. People are invited to read, research, brainstorm and share feedback on both personal and group projects, workshop public testimony, and more!

Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • 6:15 – 7:30 pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1A
801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Monthly meetings may include presentations, project updates, and limited open group discussion. Social hour to follow afterwards at a nearby bar.