Mike McGinn: Making America More Walkable

Published: May 23, 2022, 10:01 a.m.

b"America Walks is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that aims to create a more walkable America by giving people resources to effectively advocate for change. Join Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn in a conversation with Mike McGinn\\u2014executive director at America Walks and once mayor of Seattle\\u2014where they talk about the things that make America less walkable and what we can do about it.\\xa0\\n\\u201cWe're both struggling with that highway building coalition in our work,\\u201d says Chuck. \\u201cI think the thing about America Walks today is that I see you\\u2019re approaching it from a fresh [and] energized perspective around people walking, and really starting there with getting your feet on the ground, metaphorically and physically in real life.\\u201d\\xa0\\nIn this episode of The Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck and McGinn discuss topics such as the federal government passing the largest infrastructure spending bill in the nation's history, why it\\u2019s so important for walking that we address highways and how they really affect our communities, and core characteristics of strong cities.\\nAdditional Show Notes\\n\\nAmerica Walks website.\\n\\n\\nAmerica Walks (Twitter).\\n\\n\\nMike McGinn (Twitter).\\n\\n\\nCharles Marohn (Twitter)."