Building Better Cities 9 20 26

oin us this month as our presenters explore how urban density actually curbs sprawl and protects nature, and offer an optimistic vision for happier, greener cities. Leading the discussion will be Travis Merrigan, writer for “The Urbanist” and Kevin Walthall from Strong Towns Kitsap. Travis Merrigan is an activist for safe streets in Bremerton, WA. He helped found the group Street Smart Bremerton and works to advance local and regional policies that improve multimodal transportation and reduce sprawl. He publishes regularly in the Urbanist online magazine on these topics. He co-founded the outdoor gear company, Grayl and lives in Bremerton w his lovely wife and two adorable children. Kevin Walthall is a freelance copywriter for non-profits like World Vision, and regular contributor to the Kitsap Sun newspaper, Nations journal, and Urban Bremerton blog. He tells the stories of world-changing people and organizations, and well-researched ideas that challenge us to action.