Webinar: Planning for Growth on Your Own Terms
Small towns on the edge of major metros face a unique dilemma: how do you build for tomorrow when you are still catching up today? Join us for a free webinar on May 27th at 9am.
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This session is a practical deep dive into the challenges of peripheral growth, where towns often absorb population without the immediate economic benefits seen by their larger neighbors.
Mayor Nathan See of Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Audra Butler, Director of Rural Housing at Communities Unlimited will share firsthand insights into leading a periphery town situated next to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. We will explore how to draft flexible housing plans when growth is unpredictable and how to navigate the challenge of funding new services before a stronger tax base arrives. These hard-won lessons will be translated into a practical roadmap for any town in Arkansas. Whether your community is on the edge of a boom or looking to revitalize, you will gain specific strategies to move beyond reactive growing pains toward proactive and resilient community building.