January Newsletter
Happy New Year from Strong Towns Chicago!
What a year. We’re kicking off 2026 with a full schedule of events and we’d love to see you there! January and February are packed with ways to connect, learn, and help make Chicago a stronger, more people-centered city.
You’ll find all of these events (and more) on our events page, and be sure to follow along on our Website, Eventbrite, Instagram, and Slack
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Chicago City Charter Chat
Saturday, January 17 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Positive Regard Therapy
Chicago is one of the largest U.S. cities without a city charter. What does that mean and why does it matter? Join us for a conversation about how Chicago’s government structure impacts housing, safety, transit, and everyday life in the city.
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January Book Club: Killed by a Traffic Engineer by Wes Marshall
Sunday, January 18 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
New Wave Coffee, Logan Square
Grab a coffee and join us for this month’s book club discussion of Killed by a Traffic Engineer. We’ll dig into what the book reveals about street design, safety, and accountability and what it means for Chicago.
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ReVive Center for Housing and Healing Walking Tour
Saturday, January 24 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
1668 W Ogden Ave
Join Strong Towns Chicago for a guided walking tour of the ReVive Center for Housing and Healing, hosted by ReVive’s Director of Programs. Learn how this innovative project is rethinking housing, health, and community space in Chicago.
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First Strong Towns Chicago Parents and Families Meetup
Saturday, January 31 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Familia Cafe
We’re excited to announce our first parents and families meetup! Come meet other families raising kids in the city and share ideas for making Chicago an even better place for children. Littles are welcome and there will be space for playtime, too.
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February Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 4 | 6:30–7:30 PM
Near North Branch, Chicago Public Library
Join Strong Towns Chicago leads and fellow volunteers to hear updates on ongoing initiatives, share ideas, and find new ways to get involved.
We’re excited to start the new year with all of you. Whether you come to one event or many, your participation makes a real difference.
Help us put on more great events like this and become an official member today by donating $15. As always, thanks for being part of Strong Towns Chicago!