Building a platform for wealth in Selma NC

Last Updated 12/16/2021


Charles L Mahron Jr.'s new book “Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town” details a Strong Towns approach to raising up small towns like Selma, NC. A main takeaway: don't make widening roads your #1 priority. Build a platform for wealth in your central business district first and make it walkable/bikeable. #StrongTransportation #safestreets 

Here's a link to a book review by activator Cindy Brookshire: 

Are we there yet?

Roads May Get Us There, but Streets Are the Platforms for Building Wealth   https://cookies4nataka.wordpress.com/2021/09/07/are-we-there-yet/

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