Community Action Lab: Call for Applications
Complete this form to apply for the 2024 Community Action Lab on behalf of your town, city, county, etc. After submitting this form, a Strong Towns team member will follow up with you to schedule a zoom call to further discuss whether the Community Action Lab would be a good fit for your community at this time.
(City/County/Region, State and/or Province)
Please list the best telephone number to contact you at (cell, office, or home)
List the top 3 challenges the project location community is facing (not necessarily in any order): *
What projects has your community undertaken to address some of its key struggles? *
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To what extent do you feel your community shares a vision for its future? *
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Are you aware of any local groups or other bases of support for Strong Towns in your area? If so, please describe them below:
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Have you identified any community partners for this project yet? If so, list them here:
The Community Action Lab is an extensive project requiring a lot of communication and coordination on the community's part in order to ensure the project's effectiveness. Does your community have a plan for structuring the management of this project? Will the project be spearheaded by a mayor, city council, city administrator, etc.? *
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The Community Action Lab is an intense, 2-year commitment. For the first year: Action Team members will participate in virtual coaching sessions every other week, and a group of local leaders will engage in quarterly virtual briefings. Does this expectation feel reasonable for your community? *
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A successful Community Action Lab requires support from open-minded and engaged local leaders, including city managers, city council members, department heads etc. Please describe your relationship with local leadership below. *
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How easily can you retrieve information and documentation about your community's finances, budget, & infrastructure? Please describe how you would gather this information. *
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The cost is expected to be between $175,000 and $200,000 depending on the community. Have you identified a potential funding source for this project yet? *
While the Community Action Lab is not a consulting or solution-delivering agreement, Strong Towns acts as a mentor focused on education, capacity building, and skills implementation with each participating community. By checking the box below, you agree that you understand this distinction. *
Is there anything else you would like our team to know about your proposed project location and why a Community Action Lab would be especially effective there?
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