News & Updates

Strong Towns PDX hosted a Pedalpalooza ride to see tactical urbanism projects around the city. Thanks to the 40 community members who showed up to ride and enjoy lunch together!

Thanks to all who celebrated our birthday with us. Cheers to a wonderful two years of connection, action, advocacy, and education!

Strong Towns PDX hosted a free public presentation featuring Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Director of Membership and Development for Strong Towns, and John Pattison, Strong Towns Community Builder.

Jeremiah and Victoria, two of Strong Towns PDX's Leaders, were featured on panel discussions at the 2024 Strong Towns National Gathering in Cincinnati, OH, where they spoke about STPDX's work in Portland.

Strong Towns PDX hosted an information table at Rumble On The River #15: Transportation in May 2024. Thanks to our volunteers at the table and to all those who stopped by to chat and say hello!

Strong Towns PDX hosted a PARK(ing) Day event with the CNU-Cascadia Portland chapter and the Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association, with support from the Parking Reform Network. We demonstrated the need for a permanent marked crosswalk and traffic calming measures at NE Glisan/70th in Montavilla and gathered significant input and support from the neighborhood.

Strong Towns PDX hosted a Pedalpalooza ride! We discussed one of the most cost effective methods of separating vehicles from pedestrians. Thanks to all who joined the ride.

Through a collective mapping process, we're envisioning a better Portland that prioritizes pedestrian safety.

Abby and Chuck dissect a recent Oregonian article and come to their own conclusions about this plan's prospects.

Our local group was interviewed and featured on the national organization's website.