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Welcome to the Strong Towns Langley Library

Our library brings together resources from our own research, publications, and community initiatives, alongside recommended reads and case studies we've explored. You'll find our white papers on local issues, educational materials on urban planning principles, interactive maps of Langley, case studies from around the world, and practical tools to help build a more resilient, people-oriented community. This collection represents both our original work and valuable resources we've found beneficial for understanding and implementing positive change in our region.

Use the navigation menu to the left to explore our resources, or browse through sections below:

Publications

Explore our white papers, substack newsletter, and other written resources about Strong Towns principles and urban planning best practices.

White Papers
GitHub Resources

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Academy

Our educational resources help you understand and apply Strong Towns principles in your community.

Introduction to Strong Towns
Strong Towns Books
Good Reads
What to Watch

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Maps

Our collection of interactive maps provides visual insights into urban planning, land use, and community development in Langley.

Where Can We Build?
Value-per-Acre Analysis
Parking Lots Study

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Case Studies

We've researched and analyzed notable examples of successful urban development from across the globe, extracting key insights relevant to Langley's context.

Houten, Netherlands
Seishin New Town, Kobe, Japan and Japan's Zoning
East Clayton, Surrey
Carmel, Indiana

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Strong Towns Langley Content

Strong Towns Langley produces a variety of multimedia content to educate, inspire, and advocate for more resilient, financially sustainable, and people-oriented communities. Explore our articles, podcast, event recordings, and urbanism stories across multiple platforms.