Bad, Worse, Worst: Three Versions of a Bad Plan
Why Investing Big in East Beaver Creek Makes Little Sense Compared to Revitalizing Downtown Richmond Hill Richmond Hill is at a crossroads. The…
Richmond Hill: Modern Problems, Modern Solutions
Richmond Hill, like many other cities in Ontario, is grappling with a range of complex issues, including a severe housing shortage, rising homelessness, and chronic…
Group Ride on July 6th
We have scheduled our summer group bike rides. Here’s the next ride: July 6th at 11:00 AM We will ride a route starting from Richmond…
Richmond Hill Introduces New Animal Regulation By-law
The City of Richmond Hill has introduced major updates to its animal services and pet ownership rules through a new Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal…
Tehran Uncensored: A Bold Exploration of Iranian Art
This weekend, the Richmond Hill Public Library will host *Tehran Uncensored*, an evocative art exhibit shedding light on the vibrant yet often suppressed artistic expressions…
Dear Richmond Hill
I am afraid that I will never be able to afford a house in this city. It’s a shame because I love this city.…
STRH Podcast Episode 1: Howard Wong Comic Author
When it comes to arts and culture, one might think it all happens in the downtown of big cities, and suburbs are void of any…
Skill Share Social Club
Richmond Hill residents eager to learn, teach, and connect with others have something exciting to look forward to this summer. A new grassroots initiative, Skill…
این همه خونه, من بی خونه
«این دیگه چه وضعشه؟ گرونی اینجا هم بیداد میکنه! قیمت خونه ها که سر به فلک میزنه, اجاره خونه ها از اون هم بدتر. ما…
Strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods cannot happen without strong citizens
Strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods cannot happen without strong citizens—people who care. This principle lies at the heart of the Strong Towns movement, which emphasizes…
A transportation system is a means of creating prosperity, not an end in itself
Cities across North America are grappling with the consequences of transportation systems that prioritize vehicle movement over community prosperity. The Strong Towns movement advocates for…
Financial solvency of the cities is a prerequisite for long-term prosperity
Why Financial Solvency Must Be Every City’s Top Priority Cities across North America are facing a mounting and often invisible crisis: they are going broke.…
Incremental Housing: Building Stronger Cities One Step at a Time
Across North America, cities are experiencing a crisis of affordability, housing scarcity, and urban fragmentation. In the face of this, one solution is gaining traction…
End Highway Expansion
As urban centers grapple with mounting infrastructure costs, environmental concerns, and community fragmentation, the call to reevaluate highway expansion projects has grown louder. Strong…
Casual Summer Meetups—Tell Us What You’d Like to See
With warm weather on the horizon, Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) is planning a series of casual summer get-togethers aimed at building community spirit and…