The Coalition for Housing and Economic Development, Lake100, and Lake County has partnered with Strong Towns – a national nonprofit that helps people build safe and financially strong cities – to host the Community Action Lab. “Lake County is proud to be engaged with the Strong Towns initiative.” Commissioner Smith, Chair of Lake County Board of Commissioners, said. “Working towards housing accessibility and financial prosperity for all is a priority for our community. Lake County looks forward to working together to protect the quality of life for our residents.”
During this two-year program, Strong Towns will support the Lake County community in identifying specific needs and challenges residents face and addressing them using local resources and bottom-up action.
The program kicks off with two days of public events in Clermont on January 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Clermont Art and Recreation Center and in Leesburg on January 18th from 5:00- 7:00 pm at The Venetian Center. At each event, Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn will discuss how to manage growth in a way that promotes economic prosperity for cities and residents over the long term.
Residents will participate in the Community Action Lab by attending town hall events, joining a local Leadership Team, or completing surveys about their place. Many more opportunities for locals to be heard and to take action will arise throughout the program.
Strong Towns produces articles, studies, books, classes, and more free resources to support people who are making their places stronger through local action. Throughout the Community Action Lab, Strong Towns will provide access to additional resources to participants from Lake County, empowering them with tools to help strengthen Lake County from the ground up
To learn more about Strong Towns and the Community Action Lab program, contact Lauren Fisher, communications manager for Strong Towns. (lauren@strongtowns.org / (844)218-1681)
