After four rounds in a March Madness-style tournament against 15 other North American cities, Brattleboro won the title Strongest Town in North America on April 14. Voters from an international audience of millions selected Brattleboro to win the eighth annual Strongest Town Contest based on its dedication to Strong Towns principles, such as transparent local accounting, building safe and productive streets, encouraging incremental housing, eliminating parking mandates, and ending highway expansions.   On October 6, Strong Towns published a video feature on YouTube showcasing what it is that makes Brattleboro unique. 

After four rounds in a March Madness-style tournament against 15 other North American cities, Brattleboro won the title Strongest Town in North America. Voters from an international audience selected Brattleboro to win the 8th annual Strongest Town Contest based on its dedication to Strong Towns principles, such as transparent local accounting, building safe and productive streets, encouraging incremental housing, eliminating parking mandates, and ending highway expansions.