# A Shared Identity Makes Cities Strong. Here's How To Find Yours.

An episode of [The Strong Towns Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/369032477), 1 Dec 2025, 56 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fibwu7u4p3dnxwdc/STP_12-1-25.mp3

Strong cities know who they are. In today's episode, Chuck is joined by Ryan Short, founder of Civic Brand. They discuss how uncovering a shared identity guides smarter decisions, strengthens civic pride, and helps communities thrive. Additional Show Notes • "The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place" by Ryan Short • Civic Brand (site) • Ryan Short (LinkedIn) • Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

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