"When cities build their future around the hopes of distant aid, they make decisions that prioritize outside approval over local needs. That’s not strength. That’s dependency."
"A strong city doesn’t mean a wealthy city, or a growing city, or even a city with all the answers. It’s a place with options."
While the focus of the article is on cities, the same could be applied to individuals.
"A strong individual doesn't mean wealthy or ripped, or brilliant. It's a person with options."
Stack sats to have options.
Strong Towns Archive
The Opposite of Strong Isn’t Weak. It’s Dependent.
Fragile cities are overextended, under-resourced, and deeply dependent on decisions made far away. New York City and Salt Lake City show us what th...