Charles Marohn

Charles Marohn—known as “Chuck” to friends and colleagues—is the founder and president of Strong Towns. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Minnesota. He has decades of experience in planning and engineering.

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Financial fragility is to blame for Jackson’s water crisis

Note: This article first appeared on Strong Towns.​ Public Square editor Robert Steuteville is on leave through the last week of October. I’ve spent some time trying to understand what has happened with the water system in Jackson, Mississippi. For...
CHARLES MAROHNSEP. 19, 2022
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The cost of an extra foot

Our cities desperately need professional engineers to realign their values to reflect those of the broader society, and we can start by making streets no wider than they need to be.
CHARLES MAROHNJAN. 15, 2020
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Financial fragility is to blame for Jackson’s water crisis

Note: This article first appeared on Strong Towns.​ Public Square editor Robert Steuteville is on leave through the last week of October. I’ve spent some time trying to understand what has happened with the water system in Jackson, Mississippi. For...
CHARLES MAROHNSEP. 19, 2022