Stronger Haven - Book Club In-Person
In our 2nd meeting we will discuss Chapter 2 of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis. This chapter describes traditional building patterns and starts to explore the regulatory and financial history that has caused the United States to move away from those patterns.
Prior reading is encouraged but not necessary. If you do not have access to a copy of the book, please consider reading these freely available articles instead:
-
The Earliest Roots of the Suburban Experiment by Daniel Herriges
- How Fannie Mae Puts a Chokehold on Local Home Financing Solutions by Charles Marohn
- Date:
- Thursday, March 5th, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Phillip Marrett Room at Ives
- Branch:
- Ives Main Library
- Audience:
- Adults (19+)
- Categories:
- Civic and Community Engagement Economic Development and Nonprofits Health and Wellness
Stronger Haven is a local group based in New Haven, CT. They are implementing the ideas of Strong Towns, an organization whose mission is to replace America’s post-war pattern of development, the Suburban Experiment, with a pattern of development that is financially strong and resilient. Strong Towns advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable, and inviting. They work to elevate local government to be the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments. Stronger Haven is one of many local conversations doing work across North America and beyond!
