Monthly Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting to learn more about how you can help make Des Moines a strong town! After each meeting there will be a social gathering at a place to be determined.
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Events
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Walnut Creek Church 301 East Locust St., Des Moines, IA, United States
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Urbanist Book Club – Life After Cars – July Meeting
The Slow Down 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IowaAfter a month’s hiatus, the Urbanist Book Club is back! We are going to continue the discussion of the book, “Life without Cars” written by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and Aaron Naparstek. Whether you’ve read all, part, or none please join us for some lively and fun discussions! Details:Urbanist Book Club Monthly GatheringTuesday, July 28, […]
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Monthly Meeting
Walnut Creek Church – North Classroom 323 E Locust St, Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesLocation:
Walnut Creek Church Downtown,
North Classroom (use Locust Street entrance)
323 E Locust St, Des Moines.
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This month’s agenda highlights:
** Strong Des Moines members (and Des Moines itself) are making waves within our National Organization – Strong Towns! Come and learn about how our city has made appearances and mentions in recent podcasts, YouTube videos and also how local Strong Des Moines members have been interacting with Strong Town recently. Interesting times!
** Des Moines City Financials/Budget Crunch – Don’t sleep on this one, it will be interesting! Learn about advocacy efforts employed recently by some of our members including speaking at recent city council meeting. We will also walk through the online city budget calculator which city leaders have asked citizens (and interested parties) to complete and submit feedback on suggestion cuts as well as new revenue opportunities. WE HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU COMPLETE THIS (or at least play with it) PRIOR TO OUR MEETING! https://www.dsm.city/news_detail_T21_R610.php
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Meeting details:
Date: Thursday, July 30th (last Thursday of the month)
Time: 6:00 PM – approx. 7:15 PM
** After the meeting: Join us for casual social time at Fong’s Pizza
Whether you’re a longtime member, new to Strong Towns ideas, or just passionate about Des Moines, everyone is welcome! Come for the discussion, stay for the community! -
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Learn to Ride DART: Ride DART to the Farmers Market – Aug. 1
Reimagine DART launched new routes with better weekend frequency in June. This means taking public transit to the Downtown Farmer’s Market is now much easier! Strong Des Moines is partnering with our friends at Momentum DSM to launch a series of learn-to-ride events for those who would like a convenient way to get downtown for […]
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Monthly Meeting
iSPACE Environments 215 10th St., Suite #150, Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesJoin Strong Towns Des Moines for our monthly gathering as we discuss practical ways to make Des Moines and the surrounding communities stronger, more financially resilient, and more people-oriented. Whether you’re a longtime Strong Towns supporter or simply curious about how better neighborhoods are built, you’re welcome to attend. Each meeting features updates on local […]
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DART to Farmers Market
Learn to ride the Dart Bus from the MLK neighborhood to the Downtown Farmers Market with other friends from Strong Towns!
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Park(ing) Day
Drake University, Lot 24 2920 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesCome and hang out with us as we transform a few parking spaces into social spaces and educate people on the state of parking in Des Moines.
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Monthly Meeting
iSPACE Environments 215 10th St., Suite #150, Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesJoin Strong Towns Des Moines for our monthly gathering as we discuss practical ways to make Des Moines and the surrounding communities stronger, more financially resilient, and more people-oriented. Whether you’re a longtime Strong Towns supporter or simply curious about how better neighborhoods are built, you’re welcome to attend. Each meeting features updates on local […]
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Urbanist Book Club – Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places
The Windsor Apartments Community Room/Patio 1148 63rd Street, Windsor Heights, Iowa, United StatesJoin us for our monthly conversation group. At this meeting we will be discussing the ideas and concepts presented in the book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
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Week Without Driving
Week Without Driving runs October 1–8. Today is day 2, and it is not too late to try a trip, a half day, or the rest of the week. Background: […]
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Walk Audit on Meredith Drive
Skateland Parking Lot 5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesHelp us close out Week Without Driving by evaluating pedestrian safety on Meredith Drive. With no sidewalks, heavy traffic, and limited access to nearby bus stops on Merle Hay Road, this corridor poses real challenges for neighbors walking or rolling. We will gather for a quick brief on the corridor’s history, observe traffic conditions, and […]
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Urbanist Book Club
The Windsor Apartments Community Room/Patio 1148 63rd Street, Windsor Heights, Iowa, United StatesFor the past few months, our reading group has focused on assigned books, articles, and excerpts. This week, we’re trying something different. There will be no assigned reading. Instead, we’ll get together and talk about whatever urbanist material you’ve recently finished or are currently reading, watching, or listening to. Share what you’ve learned, what you’d […]