Events

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 […]

Join 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 […]

Learn to ride the Dart Bus from the MLK neighborhood to the Downtown Farmers Market with other friends from Strong Towns!

Come 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.

Join 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.

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: […]

Help 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 […]

For 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 […]