May 20, 2025

Michel’s first book officially launches on May 31st at McNally Robinson Booksellers

Have you ever wondered why the public pool in your neighbourhood is closing down? Or why your local library isn’t open for longer hours? Cities across North America are all facing the same problem. Taxes are increasing while budget cuts are being made. Michel Durand-Wood’s new book will help you understand why cities are struggling to get ahead.

Kicking off The City Project Series, You’ll Pay For This! uses Winnipeg as a case study to explain how cities can sustainably provide infrastructure and services to those living in them. With humour and accessible style, readers can enjoy Michel’s book in one afternoon to learn How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone, Forever.

First-time published author Michel Durand-Wood has been writing about infrastructure and municipal finance on his blog, DearWinnipeg.com since 2018. His writing has been featured extensively online and in print, including on Strong Towns, Streetsblog USA, CBC, the Winnipeg Free Press and La Liberté.

“If you’ve ever wondered why your city keeps cutting services while your taxes keep rising, this book is for you. With sharp analysis and a touch of humor, Mitch unpacks the financial realities behind failing infrastructure and declining city budgets. A powerful and much-needed wake-up call.” — Charles Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns

Join Michel Durand-Wood and host, Patty Wiens, for the Launch of You’ll Pay For This!, at McNally Robinson Booksellers’ Grant Park location on May 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

This event is free to attend and will be livestreamed via McNally’s YouTube Channel.

McNally Robinson Booksellers
The City Project

To arrange an interview with Michel Durand-Wood, or to request an electronic or physical copy of the book, please contact:

Angeline Javier
Marketing Director
Great Plains Press
marketing@greatplainspress.ca | +1 (204) 475-6799.

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