In episode 16, it’s just the two of us catching you up on what we find interesting! Topics include The Veloway in Austin, Trail Skating in Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s Permit-Ready Building Design Program, Combs Park, Mission Trail, Appleby Bike Lane, Poplar St. Pump House Community Art Wall, Affordable Housing Resolutions, Gulley Park Urbanism, and more! Show […]

In episode 15, we delve into the world of urban development with Ward Davis, the insightful and hilarious founding partner of High Street Real Estate & Development. Ward shares his journey from finance to shaping the urban landscapes of Northwest Arkansas, discussing the intricate balance between smart growth, community engagement, and the economic realities of

In episode 14, we welcome back Britin Bostick, Fayetteville’s Long Range Planning & Special Projects Manager, to the podcast! We discuss the 2023 Fayetteville Housing Assessment, which was created in response to rapid population growth, increasing housing costs, and housing access challenges that have come to the forefront of community discussions and concerns since the

In episode 13, we sit down with the delightfully dynamic Alex Howland. In addition to her growing businesses, Dovetail and Alex Victtoria Events, she also does great work with ULI NWA. Join us as we uncover the potential of thoughtful urban planning in creating an even more lively, sustainable, and inclusive Fayetteville. Dovetail Alex Victtoria

In this episode, we speak with Clark Eckels, iFriend Coordinator at the University of Arkansas, and a member of Fayetteville Strong. Clark shares his experiences living in Bilbao, Spain, and shares the perspective of international students at the U of A! He also discusses a lot of great ideas about how he’d love to see

In this episode, we talk about maximizing the impact of art in Fayetteville with Joanna Bell, Arts and Culture Director for the city of Fayetteville! Show Links: Fayetteville Arts and Culture Division TheatreSquared Municipal Arts Alliance Sprayetteville Tactical Urbanism Center for Innovation at FPL Community Creative Center Mount Sequoyah

In this episode, we talk arts and culture with the delightful Brittany Johnson from CACHE! Show Links: CACHE Municipal Arts Alliance The Unexpected (Fort Smith) Sprayetteville CACHE Artist Directory Groundwaves Railyard Live Folk School of Fayetteville Fayetteville Strong Tactical Urbanism Likewise The Medium Creative Mornings Center for Innovation at FPL The High Line in NY

In this episode, we welcome DeLani Bartlette, a lifelong NWA resident, and founder of Fayetteville Strong. Show Links: Fayetteville Strong (Facebook group) Razorback Transit SeeClickFix Shifter (YouTube) Not Just Bikes (YouTube) Strong Towns It’s a Sprawl World After All by Douglas E. Morris Art Ventures Missing Middle Housing

In this episode, we welcome Kelly Rich, Director of Downtown Initiatives at Experience Fayetteville! We talk about the future of downtown Fayetteville, as well as a number of exciting new events coming our way. From Falltoberfest to a potential Block St. Block Party reboot to a new downtown wine bar to a future BB&BBQ replacement,

In this episode, we welcome Prentis Grayson, Senior Manager of Outreach & Advocacy at Trailblazers, and David Criswell, Senior Director of Active Transportation at Trailblazers. We dive into the new Northwest Arkansas Trails and Active Transportation Equity Report! Show Notes: Trailblazers (Instagram, Facebook) Trailblazers Events Calendar Trailblazers Trail Adoption Program (TAP) NWA Trails & Active