Jamie Sabbach featured on the "Ask Strong Towns Anything" Live Q&A Show Episode "Parks Investments, Recreation Politics, and Small Bets"

Jamie Sabbach was featured on the Strong Towns "Ask Strong Towns Anything" live Q&A show on the March 4th, 2026 episode titled, "Parks Investments, Recreation Politics, and Small Bets".

In this episode, Jamie joins show host, Norm Van Eeden Petersman, to discuss how cities can build anti-fragile parks and recreation systems. The conversation explored a wide range of questions from members. Participants discussed the politics of large recreation investments like aquatic centers, the importance of planning for long-term maintenance, and the tension cities face when competing with neighboring communities for amenities. They also talked about how residents can develop productive relationships with parks and recreation staff, how small experimental investments can sometimes deliver more community value than large capital projects, and why storytelling and transparency are critical tools for civic advocates.

Check out the full episode on YouTube and visit the Ask Strong Towns Anything page!