STRH Community Garden Blooming
The STRH Community Garden is blooming—literally and figuratively! What started as a small patch with just one enthusiastic gardener has now grown into a vibrant… STRH Community Garden Blooming
ST Local-Motive 2025 Workshops
Strong Towns is back with its Fall 2025 Local-Motive Tour, and it’s an online workshop series designed to empower folks like you to make places… ST Local-Motive 2025 Workshops
Fall Celebration Event
STRH has been invited to a community event organized by Ward 6 Councillor Michael Shiu. This is an excellent chance to connect with our members… Fall Celebration Event
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… Bad, Worse, Worst: Three Versions of a Bad Plan
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… Richmond Hill: Modern Problems, Modern Solutions
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… Group Ride on July 6th
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… Richmond Hill Introduces New Animal Regulation By-law
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… Tehran Uncensored: A Bold Exploration of Iranian Art
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.… Dear Richmond Hill
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… STRH Podcast Episode 1: Howard Wong Comic Author
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… Skill Share Social Club
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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… Strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods cannot happen without strong citizens
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… A transportation system is a means of creating prosperity, not an end in itself
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.… Financial solvency of the cities is a prerequisite for long-term prosperity