Our Events
Op Ed Writers Workshop
This is an op-ed workshop session led by STC leads Neil Stein and Ronan O'Callaghan, as well as Chicago Growth Project founder Adam Drakulic.
The Chicago Growth Project is a Political Action Committee dedicated to electing leaders who will enact structural reform and pro-growth policies to set Chicago on the right path. We believe the best way through our city's issues is through building more housing, better transit, stronger businesses, and safer communities.
Strong Towns Chicago is an organization that empowers neighborhoods to incrementally build a more financially resilient city from the bottom up, through abundant housing, safe streets, and effective transportation.
Chicago Mobility Collaborative
Strong Towns will be tabling at the Chicago Mobility Collective from 5-6pm. A panel and community tables will follow from 6-8.
Location: DePaul Center - Concourse Level
Address: 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
More Details Here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/chicago-mobility-collaborative.html
Registration Link Here: https://cloud.citynews.chicago.gov/2025CMC_March_RegistrationForm
Bronzeville Walking Tour & Documentary Screening
Join Strong Towns Chicago for a neighborhood walking tour of Bronzeville in partnership with Borderless Studio.
This walk will cover the history and culture of Bronzeville, including how the closure of Overton Elementary impacted the neighborhood and how local leaders are looking to revitalize the building for the community.
Walk Details:
--Meeting Location and Time: June 27th, 6 PM, at the Arts Lawn (337 E Garfield Blvd, near the Garfield Green Line stop).
--Walk Distance and Time: The walk is anticipated to last a little more than an hour with several stops along the way. We'll end at Overton Elementary School.
--Post-Walk Documentary Screening: Please join us after the walk for a free outdoor screening of Beyond Closure Film (2024, 55-min) at Overton Exchange POP (Public Outdoor Plaza), and conversation to learn more about the story of Creative Grounds–an initiative led by Borderleess Studio to explore the community and future role of school grounds after the largest Public Schools Closure in Chicago's history. Register on the Eventbrite for the film screening here.
One Year Of Strong Towns | Anniversary Party
It was about a year ago that we hosted our welcome back happy hour event with Chuck Marohn!
In the time since, Strong Towns Chicago has grown massively. We have hosted dozens of events, including neighborhood walking tours, a housing panel, and workshops. Our members have rallied to attend city council meetings, published articles in newspapers, and changed their neighborhoods for the better. We couldn't be more proud.
Whether you've been volunteering for months or just now heard about us, join us in a celebration of the milestones we've achieved together!
We’ll share some highlights of the past year and big plans for the future.
Appetizers will be provided and additional food will be available to purchase. Attendees will be covering their own drinks. Heads up, a 20% gratuity will already be added for large parties, so keep this in mind while tipping.
See you there!