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The Bottom-Up Revolution features the stories of the Strong Towns movement in action. Hosted by Tiffany Owens Reed and Norm Van Eeden Petersman, it's all about how regular people have stepped up to make their communities more economically resilient, and how others can implement these ideas in their own places. We’ll talk about taking concrete action steps, connecting with fellow advocates to build power, and surviving the bumps along the way—all in the pursuit of creating stronger towns. Each episode features a Strong Towns advocate who is making positive change in their community.
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
How Love of Place Grows Into Community Leadership
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
What does it look like to actively love the place you live? Tiffany Owens Reed talks with New Haven Alder Caroline Tanbee Smith about community-building, public space, and how small, people-powered projects grow into lasting civic impact.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
- Local Recommendations:
- Criscuolo Park
- Ozzy’s Pizza
- The Crooked Goat
- Taqueria Oyameles
- Caroline Tanbee Smith (site)
- Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
- Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!
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