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Local Strong Towns group focused on making Temecula more financially resilient and people-friendly through small, practical improvements to streets and neighborhoods.

04/02/2026

Imagine walking across a city for miles… and never running out of sidewalk.

Not just a few good blocks. Not a polished downtown stretch. Mile after mile, the path just keeps going.

That changes how a place feels.

When walking is easy, people slow down. They notice things. They step into a shop they didn’t plan to visit. They stay a little longer.

On Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, that pattern holds for miles. Small businesses line the street, one after another, without long gaps or empty spaces breaking things up.

That’s not accidental.

When a street stays connected—when it avoids long interruptions like surface parking lots—it gives local businesses a chance to succeed. People don’t just pass through. They linger.

Places don’t become strong or fragile by chance. They reflect years of decisions about where to invest and what to prioritize.

And sometimes, the difference comes down to something simple:

Can you keep walking?

04/02/2026

There’s a church just outside downtown.

On Sunday, it’s full. Cars everywhere. Not an empty space in sight.

But come back on Monday, Tuesday or Friday afternoon.

It’s mostly empty.

Acres of parking, sitting there and nothing happening. There’s no places to stop. No reason to linger. Just land that only works for a few hours each week.

And it’s not because people don’t need the parking, they clearly do.

That’s the tension.

We’ve built places that serve one moment really well… and the rest of the time, they go quiet.

So what do you do with land like that?

There’s no perfect answer. But some communities start small:

- Let other groups use the space during the week
- Design it so it can flex between parking and something else
- Look for ways to share instead of duplicating

Not a big overhaul. Just better use of what’s already there.

Once you notice it, you start seeing it everywhere.

What’s a place like this in your town?

03/28/2026

Temecula City Council took a vote this week on a proposed road diet near our library.

Several of us showed up to speak about making this a safer, more comfortable place for people — not just a pass-through for traffic. Others shared concerns about congestion and access.

The vote didn’t pass (3 against, 2 in favor), but something important is happening: people are starting to speak up about what our streets are for.

This is how stronger towns begin 🍇

🎥 Full discussion on City of Temecula YouTube channel, March 24 2026

A great turnout this week in Temecula 🍇It’s always amazing what can happen when people come together to talk about their...
03/19/2026

A great turnout this week in Temecula 🍇

It’s always amazing what can happen when people come together to talk about their city — what’s working, what could be better, and what we care about.

It was a reminder that people care — about their neighborhoods, their streets, and the future of this city.

This is how stronger towns begin.

Join us next time.

03/10/2026

Visiting a small town in Massachusetts.

Their library sits on a calm two-lane street where people walk, cross, and visit nearby businesses.

Meanwhile in Temecula, our library sits next to four lanes of fast traffic.

When a place is a destination — like a library, park, or school — it should feel comfortable and safe.
Not like a highway.

Cities everywhere are rediscovering a simple idea:
Roads move cars. Streets create places.

Temecula recently discussed whether to move forward with a proposed road diet on Pauba Road near the library.Most people...
03/09/2026

Temecula recently discussed whether to move forward with a proposed road diet on Pauba Road near the library.

Most people want roads that move traffic efficiently. Getting across town quickly matters.

At the same time, places like libraries, parks, and neighborhoods work best when they feel safe and comfortable for people walking, biking, or simply crossing the street.

This raises an interesting question: what exactly should a corridor like this be?

In traditional city design there is an important distinction between a road and a street.

A road is designed to move vehicles efficiently between places. These typically have fewer destinations and prioritize traffic flow.

A street is designed to serve a place. This is where people walk, gather, access businesses, homes, parks, or community spaces.

Many modern corridors try to do both at once — moving traffic quickly while also sitting next to destinations people need to access.

When that happens, we get a hybrid that Strong Towns calls a “stroad.”

A stroad tries to be both a road and a street, but often struggles to do either well.

Road diets are one tool some cities use to rebalance that space.

Looking at the two images below raises an interesting question for Temecula as our community grows.

Should corridors next to important destinations like libraries function more like roads designed to move traffic, or more like streets designed to serve the place around them?

02/27/2026

What is GPAC? (Temecula)

GPAC stands for the General Plan Advisory Committee.

In Temecula, it’s a committee that reviews and discusses updates to the city’s long-term General Plan — the document that guides how we grow over time.

The General Plan influences:
• Housing
• Roads and circulation
• Land use
• Infrastructure
• Economic development

It shapes what our city looks like 10, 20, even 30 years from now.

Meetings are held as part of the General Plan update process and are open to the public. Agendas and details are available on the City of Temecula website.

These conversations shape long-term outcomes for the city.

More info: https://temeculaca.gov/1686/General-Plan-Advisory-Committee

02/25/2026

Hello, and welcome to Strong Towns Temecula here on Facebook.

Maybe you’ve explored other cities on Google Earth or watched videos about how they’re designed — and wondered if anyone else here has noticed the same things, or how something like that could ever happen in our communities.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how difficult it can be to get around, or wished there were more safe and practical options for families, seniors, and young people — you’re not alone.

Many of us in Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee are asking how we can make our streets safer, more financially resilient, and easier to get around for people of all ages.

There’s a growing community here that cares about creating better choices for the next generation while supporting the needs of today.

Follow along as we explore small, practical ways to improve our communities together.

Thank you for being here.

02/24/2026

Welcome to Strong Towns Temecula!

This page is part of the Strong Towns Local Conversations network and is focused on exploring small, practical ways to make Temecula’s streets safer, more walkable, and more financially resilient over time.

We’ll be sharing:
• Local walk audit opportunities
• Casual Strong Towns meetups
• Street design observations
• Transit and mobility discussions
• Community-led ideas for safer access to shops, schools, and neighborhoods

Whether you drive, walk, bike, or take transit — everyone deserves to feel safe and connected in our city.

Follow along or reach out if you're interested in joining a future conversation.

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Williamsburg, MA
01039, 01096

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