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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Michael Bassili, one of the leaders of Strong Towns Nanaimo, a Local Conversation group based in British Columbia, Canada. Bassili explains how his Local Conversation created a parking campaign that convinced their city council to vote 8-1 to eliminate parking mandates in their downtown.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
Connect with Strong Towns Nanaimo:
Website.
Instagram.
LinkedIn.
Try Strong Towns Nanaimo’s letter of support generator.
Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn).
Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
Connect with Strong Towns Nanaimo:
Website.
Instagram.
LinkedIn.
Try Strong Towns Nanaimo’s letter of support generator.
Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn).
Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!
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