ivins Inspired joins the strong towns coalition

Ivins Inspired is a proud member of the Strong Towns WashCo coalition. As part of this nationwide network of Local Conversations, our Washington County team advocates for a model of development that makes our city financially resilient and people-oriented.

We believe that Ivins grows stronger when we focus on substantive, incremental, and community-driven change. Instead of relying on massive, high-risk projects, we follow a simple Public Investment Process:

1. Observe where people in Ivins are struggling to navigate their daily lives.
2. Identify the smallest thing we can do right now to address that struggle.
3. Act on it immediately.
4. Repeat.

By being part of the Strong Towns coalition, we bring proven strategies to our backyard, such as:

• Safety in Art: Our Ivins-specific crosswalk projects that use public art to slow traffic and protect pedestrians.
• Neighborhood Walks: Collaborative tours of our streets to identify simple ways to improve walkability.
• Kind Collaboration: A commitment to non-partisan, respectful dialogue that builds common ground among all residents.

Think of it like a community trail: We don't wait years for a massive highway budget. We find the muddy patches in our town and fix them today, ensuring our path forward is durable, useful, and built to last for generations.

Join Diane Alisa, social media influencer and author of A Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village, for an engaging afternoon conversation about the future of our neighborhoods and the power of community.

Diane explores how suburban life can be reimagined to foster connection, sustainability, and belonging. She shares stories and insights on how we can create neighborhoods that are walkable, people-centered, and thriving, offering practical inspiration for residents, local leaders, and advocates alike.

This event is an opportunity to:

• Reflect on the places we live and how we can strengthen our communities
• Connect with others who care about sustainable, resilient, and vibrant neighborhoods
• Engage directly with an author whose work celebrates local identity, stewardship, and the potential of our shared spaces

To see full flyer, please click here.