041: Strong Towns National Gathering and Bottom-Up Change with Carlee Alm-LaBar

About this episode

In this episode, Carlee Alm-LaBar discusses bottom-up change and the upcoming Strong Towns National Gathering in Fayetteville.

In episode 41, we talk with Carlee Alm-LaBar, Chief of Staff at Strong Towns, about bottom-up change, local action, and what it takes to build places that are financially resilient, livable, and strong. We also preview the 2026 Strong Towns National Gathering coming to Fayetteville and explore what residents, advocates, and curious newcomers can gain from being part of it. Show Links: 2026 Strong Towns National Gathering in Fayetteville Strong Towns Carlee Alm-LaBar #FayetteForward #StrongTowns #StrongTownsNationalGathering #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleAR #NorthwestArkansas #NWA #IncrementalHousing #MissingMiddle #WalkableCities #SafeStreets #ParkingReform #Localism #CommunityWealth #Placemaking #ActiveTransportation #BetterCities #BottomUpChange

People in this episode

Hosts: Meredith Castin, Nick Castin

Guest: Carlee Alm-LaBar

Topics covered

• bottom-up change
• local action
• financial resilience
• livability
• community engagement

Keywords

• Strong Towns
• bottom-up change
• Fayetteville
• community wealth
• livable places
• financial resilience
• local action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strong Towns

Places: Fayetteville

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