West Allis Nominated in International Contest With 15 Other Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 3, 2026 – WEST ALLIS, WIS – West Allis will go head-to-head with 15 other North American cities in the 10th annual Strongest Town Contest presented by Urban 3, and voting begins on Monday, March 2. In this bracket-style voting tournament, West Allis will compete for the “Strongest Town” title by shining a national spotlight on the work it’s doing to become a stronger, more resilient city.
The Strongest Town Contest celebrates progress, not perfection. A “strong town” is any town, big or small, that is taking tangible steps to overcome its transportation, housing, or financial challenges. Strong Towns refers to this methodology as the “Strong Towns Approach,” and this contest spotlights the work of city residents and leaders who are using this approach to become more resilient over time.
How Voting Works
Competitors advance over the course of four rounds. Anyone can vote once per round, and votes are tallied Monday through Friday morning. Winners are notified each Friday. In the first round, West Allis will complete determining seeding when the tournament format begins with the “Elite Eight.” The top eight vote getters in Round 1 advance to the bracket-style elimination. From that point, winners will advance based on head-to-head competitions of votes collected that week:
- Round 1: The Showcase – March 2-13
- Round 2: Elite Eight – March 16-20
- Round 3: Final Four – March 23-27
- Round 4: Championship – March 30-April 3
ABOUT STRONG TOWNS
Strong Towns is a 501c(3) non-profit and media advocacy organization that shifts conversations around the North American development pattern. Through reports, articles, podcasts, videos, live events, and professional coaching, it provides knowledge and tools to help cities transform their communities. Learn more at StrongestTown.com.
ABOUT THE CITY OF WEST ALLIS
The City of West Allis is a proud and supportive community of nearly 60,000 diverse residents. Conveniently located between the thriving Milwaukee downtown urban center and inviting Lake Country suburbs, the City of West Allis continues to undergo major redevelopment with new housing, restaurants, events, outdoor activities, and nightlife. The City is discovering a new vitality as a southeastern Wisconsin destination on the rise for families, young professionals, and business owners alike. For more information visit WestAllisWI.gov.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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