In a discussion with Groundwork Intern Samantha Kascoutas, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Executive Director and CEO, Grady Spann discusses the importance of land protection to aid in sustainable development and growth in Northwest Arkansas.
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In a discussion with Groundwork Intern Sophie McAdara, Megan Brown, the Director of Signature Programs at the Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas, emphasizes the importance of education and collaboration across industries to ensure positive community growth in Northwest Arkansas. Through programs that impact schools, small cities, and urbanists everywhere, ULI is connecting many corners of Northwest Arkansas.
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On June 27, Groundwork hosted, “Thirty Years of Smart Growth: A Davidson, NC Case Study Webinar.” Davidson planning director Jason Burdette discussed the towns innovative and forward-thinking approach to urban planning, highlighting key policies and practices that have fostered economic vitality, preserved green spaces, and enhanced quality of life for residents.
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On May 8, Groundwork hosted "Creating Home: A Summit Exploring Policies, Practices, and Promising Solutions" where urban designer, architect, author, and founding principal of Opticos Design, Daniel Parolek presented the benefits and implications of Missing Middle Housing.
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On May 8, Groundwork hosted "Creating Home: A Summit Exploring Policies, Practices, and Promising Solutions" where local architect, infill development advocate and founder of Flintlock Ltd Co, Alli Thurmond Quinlan presented challenges facing Northwest Arkansas and innovative solutions.
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On May 8, Groundwork hosted "Creating Home: A Summit Exploring Policies, Practices, and Promising Solutions" where author and Founding Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, Bruce Katz presented challenges and innovative solutions to the U.S. housing crisis.
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Jenna Blakeman reviews the need for density in order to preserve Northwest Arkansas's scenic beauty and create affordable housing.
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Meet Nicole Gibbs, a Regional Planner from the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC)
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Learn more about Euclidean Zoning, Form-Based Code, Mixed-Use Zoning and Transect Zoning
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NWA community member, Isaac Stevens, reviews how the lack of affordable and walkable communities impacts elderly residents.
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Groundwork’s quarter one continuation of the FutureIsNow series hosts Susan Henderson of PlaceMakers, Matthew Lambert of DPZ CoDesign and John McCurdy of the City of Rogers to discuss the basics and benefits of transect zoning and form-based codes for Northwest Arkansas.
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Groundwork officially broke ground March 7 on the Big Emma affordable housing project, a 77-unit mixed income apartment development located on Emma Ave in Downtown Springdale.
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