A small Indiana city took on a 54‑mile, $3.4 billion highway with yard signs, town halls, and hard numbers. Mark Nowotarski traces six years of grassroots organizing against the MidStates Corridor, from local resistance in Dubois County to growing pressure at the State House. Along the way, Jasper’s story shows how a community can push back when a mega‑project threatens its future and quality of life. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Don't make Southern Indiana's 'sacrifice zone' worse with Mid-State Corridor (Article) Jasper, Indiana winner of the Strongest Town Contest in 2022 (Site) Mark Nowotarski (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!

The Bottom-Up Revolution

Strong Towns

What Jasper Teaches Us About Beating Mega Projects

MAR 10, 202620 MIN
The Bottom-Up Revolution

What Jasper Teaches Us About Beating Mega Projects

MAR 10, 202620 MIN

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A small Indiana city took on a 54‑mile, $3.4 billion highway with yard signs, town halls, and hard numbers. Mark Nowotarski traces six years of grassroots organizing against the MidStates Corridor, from local resistance in Dubois County to growing pressure at the State House. Along the way, Jasper’s story shows how a community can push back when a mega‑project threatens its future and quality of life. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Don't make Southern Indiana's 'sacrifice zone' worse with Mid-State Corridor (Article) Jasper, Indiana winner of the Strongest Town Contest in 2022 (Site) Mark Nowotarski (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!