Upcoming events
Join us at our upcoming forums, workshops, and community gatherings. Urban Chat events are open to everyone and are a chance to learn, share ideas, and connect with neighbors who care about Petaluma’s future.
Missed an event you really wanted to attend? Watch a recording!
(Recordings are posted a day or two after the event.)
Digging Deeper on the Strong Towns philosophy on land use
The conversation about StrongTowns that began at the October 8 Know Before You Grow session will be continued. Two more Not Just Bike videos on StrongTowns will be shown, followed by a conversation about how the StrongTowns thinking might apply to Petaluma…
Monthly Meet-Up: November 2025
We’ll meet a week earlier than usual this month, since Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday…as always!
No agenda, no pressure—just conversation, questions, and good company…
Fighting for Better Transportation: A Conversation with Carter Lavin
Author Carter Lavin will speak with Know Before You Grow about his soon-to-be-published book If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy. Lavin will talk about how to advocate for all aspects of improved mobility from protected bike lanes to more useful transit…
Monthly Meet-Up: December 2025
We’ll meet a week earlier than usual this month, since Christmas falls on the fourth Thursday this year!
No agenda, no pressure—just conversation, questions, and good company…
Monthly Meet-Up: January 2026
Join us on the fourth Thursday at noon at Aqus Café.
No agenda, no pressure—just conversation, questions, and good company…
Monthly Meet-Up: October 2025
Join us on the fourth Thursday at noon at Aqus Café.
No agenda, no pressure—just conversation, questions, and good company…
The Civic Brand: What can Petaluma learn about effective public engagement?
Ryan Short will join us to talk about his book The Civic Brand which was released on September 30.
From the book blurb: The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place is a bold and practical book that challenges conventional thinking about city-building, tourism, economic development, and community engagement…
Strong Towns: A different approach to urban planning
Join us for an exploration of the Strong Towns philosophy of urban planning.
Without giving too much away, Strong Towns fosters financial resilience and long-term prosperity by promoting incremental development, human-scaled streets, and transparent local government, replacing unsustainable post-WWII suburban development models…
Better Petaluma Film Festival (Copy)
Join us for an inspiring evening of short documentary films that highlight how Petaluma can thrive through smart growth, sustainable design, and innovative urban planning.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Show begins at 7:00 p.m. / Hank's after the show!