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Strong Towns Albuquerque
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We advocate for equitable services, housing, transportation, and safety through inclusive, fiscally responsible means, promoting better communities in Albuquerque with sustainable changes and community collaboration. https://linktr.ee/strongtownsabq
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How do we design streets that reflect everyone’s story and not just the loudest voices?

Join us for the Strong Towns ABQ Book Club as we read Inclusive Transportation by Veronica O. Davis.
📅 Wed, Dec 3 | 6:30PM | Thirsty Eye #ABQ #Urbanism #InclusiveTransportation #StrongTowns
A navy blue flyer titled “Strong Towns ABQ Book Club.” On the left, text reads: “How do we design streets that reflect everyone’s story, not just the loudest voices? December 3rd, Wednesday, Thirsty Eye, 206 Broadway Blvd SE, 6:30PM.” The right side shows the book cover of Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities by Veronica O. Davis, featuring an illustrated city street scene with pedestrians, cyclists, buses, and cars. The Strong Towns ABQ logo appears at the top and bottom. A cream and navy background featuring a photo of a bright turquoise ART bus under white canopies at sunset in Albuquerque. The heading reads “Inclusive Transportation.” Below it, text summarizes the book’s themes: how Veronica O. Davis challenges transportation professionals to rethink systems shaped by bias and to build empathy, equity, and inclusion into street design. The footer reads: “Available where books are sold & on Spotify Premium!” An orange background with a hand-drawn illustration of a transit stop sign. Text lists venue details: access via ART Red and Green Lines at Alvarado Transit Center or EDo Station; wheelchair accessibility; bicycle access; food and drinks available including kombucha and coffee; street parking. The Strong Towns ABQ logo is at the bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Strong Towns ABQ turns 2!
Join us Nov 19, 6PM at Homewise for our anniversary + November meeting.
We’ll celebrate our wins, build community, and plan the next year of pushing for more homes, safer streets, and a stronger Albuquerque.
Everyone’s welcome. #abq #albuquerque #strongtowns
A collage-style flyer announcing “Strong Towns ABQ 2 Year Celebration.” The top half shows the Strong Towns ABQ logo on a textured blue background. Three tilted photos are layered: one of a group of smiling members at a brewery; one of a speaker presenting a Strong Towns slide to a seated audience; and one showing a printed Strong Towns letter at the City Council chambers with “PASSED!!” highlighted above. On the right side, text reads: “Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 6:00PM, Homewise Community Space, 500 2nd Street SW. Join us to celebrate our accomplishments of the last year and to strategize and dream for the next!” A second collage with three casual photos from past Strong Towns ABQ meetings: one with people gathered on a patio listening to a speaker, and two photos of members talking and laughing at picnic tables. Text explains that monthly meetings are open to first-time joiners and describes the group’s goals: abundant and affordable housing, diverse housing types, ending wasteful parking rules, safer streets, financial transparency, stopping unnecessary highway expansions, and supporting meaningful change. A page titled “Venue & Accessibility” with a colorful illustration of Downtown Albuquerque’s Alvarado Transportation Center in the background. Accessibility details are listed: ART bus lines and multiple ABQ Ride routes within a 4–5 block walk, bicycle racks outside, wheelchair-accessible entrance, nearby food options, and street/lot parking. A small map shows the Homewise Community Space with arrows pointing to the event entrance and parking area.
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Albuquerque can grow stronger from the ground up.
Support zoning updates that legalize duplexes, townhomes, and cottage courts, allow tienditas & daycares, make casitas easier to build, and reduce wasteful parking mandates.
✍️ Add your name to our open letter:
👉 forms.gle/VdPgNrhBBy5b... #abq
Bright orange and gold graphic with playful rounded shapes and the Strong Towns ABQ logo. Text reads: “Sign our open letter for a Pro-Homes Albuquerque. The city is considering exciting proposals to make homes more accessible in ABQ. Help us support them!” Three small photos appear below the text: an adobe-style home, a white stucco duplex with red-tiled roof, and a shaded sidewalk with older homes. At the top: “www.strongtownsabq.org.” At the bottom: “Link in bio” and “@strongtownsabq.” The overall tone is upbeat and community-oriented. Graphic with burnt-orange background and white text listing highlights of the proposed zoning updates. Text reads: “Legalizes duplexes, casitas, townhomes, and cottage courts citywide. • These are gentle, traditional housing types that fit into neighborhoods – and give everyone more options to live here. Allows small local shops like tienditas and family daycares in neighborhoods. • Makes it easier to meet daily needs close to home – and bring life back to our streets. Reduces wasteful parking minimums that drive up housing costs. • More homes, less asphalt and safer, calmer streets.” At the bottom, bold white text says: “Every small change adds up:” Red buttons underneath read: “More housing choices,” “Affordability & choices for all,” “Stronger local businesses,” and “Safer & walkable neighborhoods.” Final line: “This is how Albuquerque grows stronger, more affordable, and sustainable. From the ground up.” Matching orange and red design with text: “Add your voice! For a Pro-Homes Albuquerque. Let’s show the city that we want change, affordability, sustainability, and neighborhoods for all Burqueños.” Three photos below the text show small homes and casitas in Albuquerque: — a blue-doored adobe, — a single-story duplex with a white picket fence, — and a small white accessory dwelling with a red door and potted plants. Text near the bottom: “Link in bio” and “@strongtownsabq.” Tone is encouraging and inclusive, calling for civic participation.
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🍻 Strong Towns ABQ Social Hour!
Join us Thurs, Nov 6 • 6–8PM • Sidetrack Brewing

Urbanist? YIMBY? Budget nerd? Road safety advocate? Or just curious about building a stronger Albuquerque? Come hang out, connect, and talk city-building over a drink.

#StrongTownsABQ #strongtowns #YIMBY #abq
Graphic announcing the Strong Towns ABQ “Social Hour.” A photo shows the exterior of Sidetrack Brewing Downtown with the Zendo Coffee sign visible above. Text reads: “Social Hour — Thursday, Nov 6th, 6:00PM–8:00PM — Sidetrack Brewing, Downtown.” A bright orange bubble highlights “6:00pm.” Below, text says: “Strong Towns member? Urbanist? YIMBY? Budget nerd? Road safety champion? Curious about it all? Come socialize!” At the bottom: “Strong Towns ABQ — www.strongtownsabq.org.” The design uses clean, modern fonts and warm tones over a light textured background. Graphic titled “Accessibility Info” with a blue background and an illustration of a bus stop sign on the left. The text provides transportation and accessibility details for Sidetrack Brewing: ART Red and Green Lines; Route 66 (Alvarado Transportation Center, 4–5 block walk) ABQ Ride bus routes 5, 8, 10, 11, 50, 16, 53, 54 (same walk distance) Bicycles can be walked into the patio via the alleyway next to the brewery/café Non-alcoholic options: Coke, kombucha, and Athletic NA beer Zendo coffee shop next door serves coffee until 7PM Snacks and café food available, outside food allowed, food truck scheduled for Thursdays Wheelchair accessible and street parking available. The layout is simple and legible, using transit icons for clarity.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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✅ Thanks to your letters & public comments, the Planning Commission just passed major pro-homes reforms—legalizing duplexes, cottage courts, tienditas & more.

Now it’s on to City Council—let’s keep the momentum going. ✍️
Sign & share our open letter: forms.gle/KAVm8GUuLcmr... #abq #albuquerque
Graphic titled “Thank You For Your Support!!” from Strong Towns ABQ. A yellow banner reads: “Thanks to your letters, public comments, and advocacy, the planning commission passed a lot of pro-homes amendments to ABQ’s zoning code!” Below are illustrated line drawings of small homes next to a list of wins: Lifting the ban on duplexes, cottage courts, and townhomes Legalizing tienditas (small neighborhood shops) Lifting parking mandates in corridors and centers Easing rules on safe outdoor spaces Allowing smaller lot sizes for starter homes Easier rules for casitas (ADUs) The Strong Towns ABQ logo appears in the top-right corner, and a doodle of a multi-story building with plants decorates the right side. Graphic titled “What’s Next?” from Strong Towns ABQ. The yellow banner headline reads “What’s Next?” followed by text: “The planning commission will finalize their recommendations to City Council on November 20th and then send them to the Council’s Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee. Join us in supporting these amendments! Sign our open letter (link in bio). Follow us for updates as these amendments progress to Council.” At the bottom is the website “www.strongtownsabq.org.” A hand-drawn building illustration appears on the right, with the Strong Towns ABQ logo in the upper corner.
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Let's lift the ban on cottage courts and other missing middle homes! Join us at the Environmental Planning Commission's hearing on Tues, Oct 28th at 9am to voice our support for a stronger Albuquerque that works better for everyone. 💪

www.cabq.gov/planning/boa...
October 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Want walkable, affordable neighborhoods in ABQ?
Support the 2025 IDO updates on Oct 28!

🗣️ Speak at EPC
📝 Write your councilor
✍️ Sign our open letter: forms.gle/o213CLVV7SP8...
📝 Submit a positive comment: www.strongtownsabq.org/blog/ido-com...

#YIMBY #ABQ #ZoningReform
October 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🏘️ Albuquerque is updating its zoning code to allow more homes people can afford—duplexes, townhomes, cottage courts & more.

Let’s make our city more affordable, walkable, & sustainable—one lot at a time.

🗣️ Comment, sign, share → linktr.ee/strongtownsabq
#ABQ #StrongTowns #YIMBY #StrongTownsABQ
A courtyard framed by small, stucco homes under a bright sky. Text reads “Help Us Pass Pro-Homes Zoning Reforms” and “Our city is considering changes to make Albuquerque more sustainable, affordable, equitable, and walkable.” A map of Albuquerque showing most land in yellow, representing single-family zoning. Text explains that over 65% of the city is zoned for single-dwelling only, leading to limited housing choices, rising prices, and fewer neighbors. A colorful mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe and other local imagery on a small commercial building. Text describes proposed reforms that would allow duplexes, townhomes, cottage courts, tienditas, and fewer parking mandates. The blue shade canopy at Civic Plaza next to Albuquerque City Hall. Text lists actions supporters can take—submit a comment, write a councilor, and sign the open letter—to make Albuquerque more affordable and walkable.
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🚲🏘️ Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting!
📅 Wed, Oct 15 | 6–7:30 PM
📍 Flock of Moons Brewery (111 Harvard SE)

This month: why lifting outdated parking mandates matters for affordability, safer streets, and livability.

✨ Social Hour @ 7:30!

#ABQ #StrongTowns
Graphic with colorful hot air balloon background. Text reads: Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting. October 15th, 6:00–7:30PM. Flock of Moons Brewery, 111 Harvard Drive SE. Strong Towns ABQ logo at the bottom. Hot air balloon background with text: October Meeting. On the Agenda: Spotlight on parking policy—why lifting outdated parking mandates can support a pro-homes future, affordability, and livability. (Speaker confirmation coming soon). Icons highlight discussion, company, and ideas. Note at the bottom: Can’t make it at 6? Join the 7:30 PM Social Hour at Flock of Moons. Hot air balloon background with decorative border and zia-style icons. Text: Every monthly meeting is open to first-time joiners. Come as you are and bring your curiosity! Our community is about shared goals, open conversations, and welcoming vibes as we work for affordable & abundant housing and density, safer streets, financial transparency, and meaningful change. Art-style image of a building and bus, with text: Venue & Accessibility. Details include: ART Red & Green Lines & Route 66 stop (UNM-Popejoy Station, 1-block walk). Wheelchair accessible. Bicycle racks out front, walk-through access. Food options include food trucks, outside food, and vegetarian/vegan restaurants nearby. Non-alcoholic options like kombucha, sodas, and coffee. Street parking free after 6:00 PM. Strong Towns ABQ logo at bottom.
October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Tonight! Come find out where Albuquerque's Mayoral Candidates stand on issues of land use, road safety & design, and safer streets! Hosted with our friends at BikeABQ🏡🚲
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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At @strongtownsabq.bsky.social hearing about pedestrian and bicycle fatalities from Nicholas Ferenchak #burqueskies
People watching a PowerPoint at a bar outside Nicholas N. Ferenchak, Ph.D., P.E. • Associate Professor - UNM (Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering) • Center Director - Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (a USDOT University Transportation Center) • President & Founder: NOT-A-LOUD (a company that provides automated vehicle noise enforcement solutions)
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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In addition to our monthly meeting tonight at 6:00PM, our social hour will be afterwards at 7:30 at the same location! Strong towns curious? Urbanist? Yimby? Come socialize and talk pro-homes policy, transit, road safety, and keeping I-25 from being expanded! All welcome 💪
September 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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September 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Our Sept. 17th Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting will be at Flock of Moons Brewery (111 Harvard SE), 6–7:30PM.

We’re excited to host Prof. Nicholas Ferenchak of UNM on road safety in Albuquerque — come learn, connect, and help us build safer streets! 🚌🚲🚶 #abq #abqevents #albuquerque #strongtowns
A flyer with the Strong Towns ABQ logo and text: “Monthly Meeting – September 17th, 6:00–7:30PM at Flock of Moons Brewery, 111 Harvard Drive SE.” Background is an aerial photo of Albuquerque. “September Meeting – On the Agenda: We’re honored to host Professor Nicholas Ferenchak of UNM, who will present his research on road safety in Albuquerque. This is a great chance to learn from his findings and connect them to our advocacy for safer streets.” Same Albuquerque aerial background. “Every monthly meeting is open to first-time joiners, so come as you are and bring your curiosity! Our community is about shared goals, open conversations, and welcoming vibes as we work for: Affordable & abundant housing and density, safer streets, financial transparency, and meaningful change.” Decorative icons and background show the city. “Venue & Accessibility: ART Red & Green Lines & Route 66, UNM-Popejoy Station (1-Block Walk). Wheelchair accessible. Bicycles: racks out front, walk-through access to patio. Food: food trucks often on-site, outside food allowed, vegetarian/vegan options nearby, some snacks for sale. Non-alcoholic drinks: kombucha, sodas, coffee. Street parking free after 6PM.” Background shows the Alvarado Transportation Center with an ART bus.
August 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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🚦 Strong Towns ABQ Book Club 🚦

We’re reading Streetfight by Janette Sadik-Khan, a playbook for reimagining streets & making cities safer, more vibrant, and people-focused. 🌆

📅 Sept 9 | 6:30 PM
📍 Thirsty Eye, 206 Broadway Blvd SE
A navy blue flyer for the Strong Towns ABQ Book Club. The right half shows the cover of the book “Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution” by Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow, featuring illustrated people biking, walking, and driving. The left side of the flyer includes event details in bold text: “How do we cut through the gridlock to both reimagine streets and then fight to implement change? How can we make our streets dynamic for everyone?” Below: “September 9th, Thirsty Eye, 206 Broadway Blvd SE, 6:30 PM.” A Strong Towns ABQ logo appears in the top corner, with a “Join Us!” button below. The @strongtownsabq handle is at the bottom over a photo of Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains at sunset. A beige-toned flyer with a photo of 6th Street and Central in Downtown Albuquerque. The street has cars, colorful buildings, and a protected green-painted bike lane with white bollards. Above the photo is the title “Streetfight” with a Zia sun symbol. Below, text reads: “What this book explores” followed by bullet points: how NYC reimagined streets for people, simple tools like paint and planters, the political and cultural battles, lessons for other cities, and global examples. At the bottom, a banner says “Available where books are sold & on Spotify Premium!” An orange flyer with illustrated transit sign and icons. Title: “Venue Information & Accessibility.” Information is listed with icons: ART and transit center (3–4 block walk), wheelchair accessible, bicycles can be walked to patio, food available for purchase or bring your own, non-alcoholic options like kombucha, sodas, and coffee, and street parking. At the bottom, a Strong Towns ABQ logo.
August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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🌟 New to Strong Towns ABQ? Curious how to plug in? 🌟
Join us for our Newcomer Orientation — learn our history, goals, and campaigns, and find your role in building a stronger Albuquerque.

📅 Wed, Aug 27 | 6–7:30pm
📍 Flying Star Nob Hill
Green background with bold orange text at the top reading “Strong Towns ABQ.” White block text in the center says “Newcomer Orientation.” Below is an illustration of two hands—one orange, one green—shaking, surrounded by a curved phrase that reads “Become part of building a Stronger Albuquerque.” At the bottom, white text lists event details: “Wednesday, August 27th, 6:00pm–7:30pm, Flying Star Nob Hill, 3416 Central Ave.” Notebook-paper styled graphic with green background and torn-paper effect. Black header text reads “What to expect.” Paragraph below explains: attendees will learn about Strong Towns ABQ’s history, goals, and messaging; it’s a space to ask questions, find ways to get involved, join or support campaigns, help with outreach, and walk through core messaging. Closing text notes that whether brand-new or already involved, it’s a place to connect and find your role. Small stamp-like circle at bottom right says “swipe right.” Green background with illustration of a bus stop sign on the left. Yellow header reads “Venue Information: 3416 Central Avenue – Nob Hill.” Text lists accessibility details: ART Red and Green lines at Nob Hill Station (~3 block walk), Route 66 and 16 buses (1 block walk), bicycle racks nearby, full food menu with vegetarian/vegan options, non-alcoholic beverage options, wheelchair accessible, and parking available with free street parking after 6pm. Website www.stongtownsabq.org at bottom in yellow text.
August 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Tomorrow: our Strong Towns ABQ August Meeting 🏙️
📍 Homewise Center, 500 2nd SW
🕕 6–7:30PM

Plus: Parking Reform (8/21), Outer Districts (8/25), Office Hours (8/26), Housing Campaign (8/28).
“Graphic titled ‘Upcoming Events’ with a yellow background, blue accents, and a roadrunner illustration. Lists Strong Towns ABQ events in August: August 20: Strong Towns ABQ August Meeting, Homewise Center, 500 2nd St SW, 6:00–7:30PM. August 21: Parking Reform Campaign, Flock of Moons, 111 Harvard Dr SE, 6:00–7:30PM. August 25: Outer Districts Campaign, Bosque Brew San Mateo Pub House, 6220 San Mateo NE, 6:00–7:30PM. August 26: Strong Towns ABQ Office Hours, Differential Brewing, 500 Yale SE, 6:00–7:30PM. August 28: Housing Campaign, Flock of Moons, 111 Harvard Dr SE, 6:00–7:30PM. Website at bottom: strongtownsabq.org.”
August 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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R-25-167 is a one-time, citywide chance to let property owners opt in to more housing + mixed-use—no mandates, no neighborhoods left out.

Let’s take a step toward a fairer, stronger Albuquerque. ✍️ Sign the open letter today: forms.gle/a7MUJoU8MEgy...

#abq #albuquerque #strongtowns
Light blue circle with stitched border on a dark blue background with yellow abstract shapes. Text in orange and white reads: “Sign our Open Letter! R-25-167”. A hand holds a smartphone with a blank screen, and a blue button at the bottom says “Link in Bio.” Dark background with a vertical yellow panel on the left featuring a photo of a traditional adobe wall with red chile ristras. Large black “4” with text below: “REASONS TO SIGN.” Right side lists four numbered reasons in colored boxes: Makes it easier to build lively, well-placed housing and mixed-use structures on key corridors starting to meet our city’s housing needs. (Pink) Moves us toward meeting the Region’s Housing Needs Assessment with a practical, incremental step. (Purple) Opens the door for walkable, neighborhood-scale businesses like corner shops and cafés. (Blue) Empowers property owners with a bottom-up, Strong Towns approach, meeting needs without mandates. (Green) White cactus illustrations appear in the corners. Dark blue textured background with title in yellow: “What does the Resolution Do?” A jagged light blue shape in the center contains text explaining R-25-167: It’s a citywide opportunity for property owners to opt into more housing and mixed-use options. Key points with green check marks: One-time chance to unlock new housing potential on your property; Citywide impact—no neighborhood left out or unfairly targeted; Bottom-up approach that empowers owners without mandates. Additional text urges readers to sign the open letter for a fairer, stronger Albuquerque, and ends with: Let’s make the most of this opportunity—before it’s gone. A yellow Zia symbol appears on the left. Dark blue textured background with title in yellow: “What’s next? In the coming days…” Three illustrated sections explain the process: Image of a handwritten letter with text: Letter will be submitted to the Land Use, Planning, & Zoning Committee. Illustration of a person at a podium with text: Residents can speak in favor of the resolution on Wednesday, August 13th on Zoom or in-person at 5:00 PM! Illustration of a council chamber with text: The Resolution will then advance to the full City Council for consideration. Footer in yellow reads: Let’s Advance R-167 to City Council! Read & Sign Our Letter (Link in Bio!)
August 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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We visited Culdesac Tempe in 108° heat.
It was one of the only places where people were outside: walking, eating, biking.

This car-free neighborhood worked.
So why can’t we have that in Albuquerque?

🧵 A short story in 4 slides and how you can help:
A title slide with a warm-toned photo of Culdesac Tempe, a walkable, car-free neighborhood. The image shows clustered housing, courtyards, and tree-lined walkways. A large badge says "Visited August 2025." Text reads: “Strong Towns ABQ visits Culdesac” with the subheading “What a car-free neighborhood in the desert taught us about zoning and walkability.” A four-photo collage showing scenes of everyday life at Culdesac. In one image, people walk in a shaded courtyard. In the other, a couple sits outside near a grocery store. The text reads: “It was 108° when we visited. Still, this was one of the only places we saw people walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors. The design made it feel safe, shaded, and social.” Side-by-side comparison. Left: A diagram showing Culdesac’s compact, walkable layout. Right: A satellite image of a large parking lot and wide roads in Albuquerque. Text reads: “Why not Albuquerque?” with bullet points: “🚫 Car-centric zoning,” “🚫 Parking minimums,” and “🚫 Mixed-use illegal in most neighborhoods.” A footer says: “Walkable places like this are literally illegal to build here.” A clean action slide with purple and white text over a photo of a pedestrian-friendly street. The text lists action items: 📝 Sign the open letter for R-167 🗣️ Speak at City Council on August 13 💻 Join IDO Zoom meetings (Aug 12 @ noon & Aug 25 @ 6PM) Final line: “Let’s build a more walkable, resilient, people-first Albuquerque—together.”
August 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Albuquerque is short 56,000+ homes.
R-25-167 is a bottom-up, opt-in zoning fix that lets property owners add casitas, duplexes, and corner stores—without mandates.

🏘️ Let’s pass it.

📅 Aug 13 hearing
✍️ Sign the letter
🔗 forms.gle/jpFzkP7ELqYU...
“Help Us Pass Resolution 25-167: A Big Step for Housing and Livability in ABQ. A resolution establishing an opt-in process for legislative zoning conversions to increase housing options citywide.” Image shows a row of historic-style adobe homes with shaded porches. Text at bottom: “Learn more & sign our letter (link in bio).” Map of Albuquerque highlighting areas zoned single-dwelling (yellow) covering over 65% of the city. Text: “The Problem: Limited housing choices, rising prices, fewer neighbors and local businesses. We need more flexibility, not more red tape.” Photo of a small blue-trimmed adobe house. Text: “The Opportunity: City Council will soon consider R-167: Housing, by choice. Lets property owners opt in to zoning allowing duplexes, townhomes, small apartments, and mixed-use. No one is forced. Everyone benefits.” Photo of Albuquerque Civic Plaza canopy. Text: “How you can help! Speak up at the Aug 13 Land Use Committee meeting (in-person or Zoom). Write your City Councilor. Share your housing story. Sign our open letter. Let’s make ABQ affordable, walkable, and welcoming—one lot at a time.”
August 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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🌆 Join us at our Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting!

📅 Wed, Aug 20th | 🕕 6–7:30 PM
Bill Keleher will discuss how a proposed Downtown BID aligns with Strong Towns’ bottom-up approach & supports a stronger, more vibrant Central District.

👉 All are welcome! #albuquerque #strongtowns #abq
Graphic for Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting. Blue and gold design with a photo of the Alvarado Transportation Center in the background. Text reads: "Strong Towns ABQ Monthly Meeting. Wednesday, August 20th, 6:00–7:30 PM. Homewise Center, 500 2nd St SW, 87102." Graphic titled "August Meeting: On the Agenda" overlaid on a photo of the Alvarado Transportation Center. Text describes the agenda: Bill Keleher will discuss the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), how the BID model aligns with Strong Towns' bottom-up approach, and how it can support a stronger, safer, more vibrant Central District. Invitation for anyone who lives, works, or spends time Downtown to join the conversation. Ends with: "All are welcome! Newcomers, regulars, and anyone curious about Strong Towns and urban resilience in Albuquerque." Graphic with a blue and gold design over a photo of the Alvarado Transportation Center. Text reads: "Every monthly meeting is open to first-time joiners, so come as you are and bring your curiosity! Our community is about shared goals, open conversations, and welcoming vibes as we work for: Affordable & abundant housing and density, safer streets, financial transparency, and meaningful change." Graphic titled "Venue & Accessibility" over a painted image of the Alvarado Transportation Center. Includes transit icons, parking info, and accessibility details: ART Red & Green Lines and bus routes nearby, bike racks available, nearby food options, wheelchair accessible, and parking details. Notes gravel ground and entrance location on the east side of the Homewise Center. A small map shows the entrance and parking location.
August 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Propaganda we’re not falling for:
🚫“No one takes the bus in ABQ”
🚫“Transit isn’t safe”
🚫“We’re too spread out”
Reality:
✅ ART=$800M+ in development
✅ 65% drop in crashes on Central
✅Transit is safer, more sustainable, & connects people+places
✅ Paired with zoning reform it unlocks affordable housing
July 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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🎧 Our very own Brandi Thompson joins the Bottom-Up Revolution Podcast by @strongtowns.org to talk about co-founding Strong Towns ABQ (accidentally!), Albuquerque’s built environment, & what it takes to build a livable city.
Listen: littlethings.strongtowns.org
#StrongTowns #ABQ
A podcast promotional graphic with a navy blue background. At the top, it says “A Strong Towns Podcast” on the left and “7/10/2025” on the right. In large orange text, it reads “Brandi Speaks with Tiffany.” Below is the logo for the Bottom-Up Revolution podcast, featuring white text over a blue cityscape illustration with abstract plant shapes. Two headshots are overlaid: Tiffany on the left, smiling with short curly hair, and Brandi on the right, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and turquoise earrings. Below the image are podcast playback icons (shuffle, skip back, play, skip forward, repeat). At the bottom, a yellow pill-shaped button reads: “littlethings.strongtowns.org.”
July 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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🔨 Want to help build more homes in ABQ?

Join us July 23 (6–7:30PM) at Homewise to connect with other doers, tackle permitting/zoning barriers, and strategize how we can build the Missing Middle—together.
A flyer for Strong Towns Albuquerque featuring construction workers in safety vests. Text reads: “Are you an Incremental Builder? Or just want to learn more, support, and get connected? Join us! Let’s start building homes for ABQ, together. Wednesday, July 23rd, 6:00–7:30 PM Homewise Center – Orpheum Community Hub 500 2nd Street SW.” Strong Towns Albuquerque logo and website (www.strongtownsabq.org) appear at the bottom. A flyer overlaid on an image of an interior construction site with ladders and tools. Text reads: “What To Expect: ✅ Identify shared barriers to small-scale development ✅ Brainstorm policy solutions we can advocate for ✅ Build relationships and mutual support among local doers ✅ Strategize how we can literally build Albuquerque together 💡 Albuquerque needs 56,000 homes by 2045—we need people like you to help make it happen. Whether you’ve renovated a house, dream of a fourplex, want to turn your lot into a cottage court, or built a backyard casita, come share your experience and shape the future of housing in our city.” Strong Towns Albuquerque logo and email contact are at the bottom. A flyer with a painted background of the Alvarado Transit Center and a city bus. Text includes: “Venue & Accessibility 🚊 ART Red and Green Lines – Alvarado Transportation Center (4–5 block walk) 🚌 Bus Routes: 5, 8, 10, 11, 50, 16, 53, 54 🚲 Bicycle racks outside 🍔 Bring your own food; Sidetrack meetup after ♿ Wheelchair accessible 🅿 Street and lot parking available Event entrance on the east side (facing the Sandias); gravel in parts.” Includes a small map showing Homewise, with arrows pointing to the event entrance and parking.
July 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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🚨 We’re launching our Campaign to End Parking Minimums in Albuquerque!

📅 Thurs, July 17
🕕 6–7PM
📍 Flock of Moons Brewing (111 Harvard SE)

Let’s fix one of the biggest hidden barriers to housing, affordability, and walkability in our city.

Join us. 🅿️❌
A graphic with a background of downtown Albuquerque showing a large surface parking lot. Text reads: “Want to help end parking minimums in Albuquerque?” Event details are listed below: Thursday, July 17th, 6:00PM–7:00PM at Flock of Moons Brewing, 111 Harvard Drive SE. At the bottom is a yellow banner that says “Join Us!” with the email strongtownsabq@gmail.com. A background image of an empty parking lot with white stall markings. Overlaid text explains why parking minimums are a problem: they drive up housing costs, waste land and water, force car dependence, and are arbitrary. Icons accompany each point. The footer reads: www.strongtownsabq.org. A photo of a mostly empty paved parking lot with mountains in the background. Text highlights cities and states that have abolished parking minimums: Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; and North Carolina. Each location lists outcomes like more affordable housing, flexibility for builders, and the fact that there’s still plenty of parking. Ends with a call to bring that momentum to Albuquerque. A stylized illustration of a transit stop sign against an orange background. Text provides accessibility info for the event venue: ART Red & Green Line access at UNM-Popejoy Station, wheelchair accessible, bike racks and walk-through access, outside food allowed, vegan/vegetarian options nearby, non-alcoholic drink options, and street parking is free after 6PM. Strong Towns ABQ logo appears at the bottom.
July 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM