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.)
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…
The Civic Brand: What can Petaluma learn about effective public engagement?
Know Before You Grow has a tentative commitment from author Ryan Short to talk about his book “The Civic Brand” which will be 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…