Episode

How One Front Yard Became a Neighborhood Pop Up

Podcast
The Bottom-Up Revolution
Published
Mar 3, 2026
Duration seconds
1316
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Summary

Discover how Denton mom and civic advocate Lauren Penn turned her front yard into a thriving micro market for local makers and families, all without a big budget. She shares what it took, from permits and vendors to a rainy launch day, and how a small, homegrown experiment can help knit a neighborhood together. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES P‍op-Up Market Makers (Instagram) Pop-Up Market Makers (Site) Stronger Denton 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!