The Bottom-Up Revolution

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How To Live & Grow Wisely in the Utah Desert Sep 23, 2025

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What does it mean to live wisely and grow well in the desert? Judith Rognli of Strong Towns WashCo shares how St. George residents are facing water scarcity, rapid growth, and livability challenges as a community.

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How To Bring Community Projects to Life Quickly and Effectively Sep 18, 2025

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Butch Roussel is the founder of the 24 Hour Citizen Project, an annual event that connects everyday citizens with the expertise and resources they need to solve challenges in their town. Over the last decade, the 24 Hour Citizen Project has funded dozens of incredible projects to the tune of $170,000 and counting.

Butch joins Tiffany to discuss the big impact that small, locally funded projects can have on a community and how to bring those projects to life.

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How 296 Strong Towns Advocacy Groups Are Changing the World Sep 16, 2025

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In this special episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, Norm is joined by John Pattison, Strong Towns' community builder and head of the Local Conversations program. They discuss what drives people to start one of these local advocacy groups, as well as the real costs and rewards of stepping into leadership. They also explore how mentorship, shared tools, and bottom-up collaboration knit single-issue advocates into a culture of lasting community change.

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How To Build Community Wealth From the Bottom Up Sep 11, 2025

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Jessica David and Josh Daley are co-founders of Local Return, a nonprofit in Rhode Island dedicated to building community wealth through ownership and investment. They empower residents through education and financing, with a particular focus on small-scale developers and small business owners. Today, Jessica and Josh explain how Local Return works, how it benefits communities, and the legal and technical challenges of starting this kind of program.

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Local Return (site)
Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
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