FayetteForward

Meredith & Nick Castin
  • 5.0（9則評分）
  • 社會與文化

Join two Fayetteville, Arkansas residents for interviews with city planners, developers, architects, artists, change makers, and everyday citizens. On the FayetteForward podcast, we discuss active transportation, trails, transit, city planning, affordable housing, and more—with the goal of sharing actionable ways to move Fayetteville forward.

  1. 042: A City Is a Conversation with Kyle Smith

    6月14日

    042: A City Is a Conversation with Kyle Smith

    In episode 42, former Fayetteville city council member Kyle Smith reflects on what makes Fayetteville special and how his path through teaching, advocacy, and local government shaped his deeply practical vision for housing, growth, and community life. He makes the case that protecting the city’s spirit requires more than resisting change. It means staying flexible, supporting local businesses, and allowing neighborhoods to evolve in ways that feel human, incremental, and rooted in place. Show Links: Fayetteville StrongStrong TownsJeff Speck - Walkable CityNWA EqualitySmitten Kitten NWABoulders and BrewsList of Current and Former Fayetteville City Council Members #FayetteForward #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas #WalkableCities #HousingAffordability #ZoningReform #StrongTowns #KeepFayettevilleFresh

    1 小時 1 分鐘
  2. 041: Strong Towns National Gathering and Bottom-Up Change with Carlee Alm-LaBar

    4月21日

    041: Strong Towns National Gathering and Bottom-Up Change with Carlee Alm-LaBar

    In episode 41, we talk with Carlee Alm-LaBar, Chief of Staff at Strong Towns, about bottom-up change, local action, and what it takes to build places that are financially resilient, livable, and strong. We also preview the 2026 Strong Towns National Gathering coming to Fayetteville and explore what residents, advocates, and curious newcomers can gain from being part of it. Show Links: 2026 Strong Towns National Gathering in FayettevilleStrong TownsCarlee Alm-LaBar #FayetteForward #StrongTowns #StrongTownsNationalGathering #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleAR #NorthwestArkansas #NWA #IncrementalHousing #MissingMiddle #WalkableCities #SafeStreets #ParkingReform #Localism #CommunityWealth #Placemaking #ActiveTransportation #BetterCities #BottomUpChange

    38 分鐘
  3. 040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches

    3月28日

    040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches

    In episode 40, Mallory Baches, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, shares the vision behind CNU 34 and why Northwest Arkansas is uniquely positioned to host it right now. From new urbanism to long-term community belonging, she offers a compelling look at how this growing region can build places that love people and become a national model for intentional growth. Show Links: Mallory BachesCNUCNU 34 in Northwest Arkansas #fayetteforward #CNU #CNU34 #NewUrbanism #northwestarkansas #fayettevillear #bentonvillear #fayettevillearkansas #bentonvillearkansas

    1 小時 4 分鐘
  4. 039: How County Decisions Shape Everyday Life with Evelyn Rios Stafford

    1月27日

    039: How County Decisions Shape Everyday Life with Evelyn Rios Stafford

    Episode 39: How County Decisions Shape Everyday Life with Evelyn Rios Stafford In episode 39, we talk with Washington County JP Evelyn Rios Stafford about her path from journalism to county government—and what it really means to serve as a Justice of the Peace. Evelyn shares how planning, zoning, and public process shape growth across Northwest Arkansas, and why transparency, patience, and public trust matter more than ever. #fayetteforward #fayettevillear #fayettevillearkansas #northwestarkansas #washingtoncountyar #evelynriosstafford Show Links: Evelyn Rios StaffordWashington County Quorum CourtNorthwest Arkansas Regional Planning CommissionWashington County Cares FB GroupFayetteville Housing AuthorityBenton County Quorum Court

    43 分鐘
  5. 038: The Art of Neighborhood Development with Z Niederman

    2025/12/11

    038: The Art of Neighborhood Development with Z Niederman

    What does it take to build neighborhoods that work — and last? In episode 38, local developer Z Niederman reflects on lessons from the field, offering practical wisdom for aspiring builders and seasoned planners alike. From design philosophy to navigating resistance, he explores the art and grit of human-scale development. Show Links: Incremental Development AllianceULI Northwest ArkansasJohn Anderson's Neighborhood Development FB GroupWalker Park Improvements & Master PlanCity Pump in RogersTurnbuckle FarmThe Spring Shop / 7th St. LotSeeClickFix #FayetteForward #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleAR #NorthwestArkansas #NeighborhoodDevelopment #Placemaking #SmallScaleDevelopment #WalkableCommunities #MissingMiddleHousing #UrbanDevelopment

    56 分鐘
  6. 037: Ride, Reflect, Reform: Transit Advocacy with Becky DeClerk

    2025/11/28

    037: Ride, Reflect, Reform: Transit Advocacy with Becky DeClerk

    In episode 37, we talk with Becky DeClerk, an occupational therapy doctoral student and passionate transit advocate, about the intersection of healthcare, accessibility, and public transportation. We explore how OT and public transit go hand in hand in supporting independence and community participation. From sharing headphones with a jazz-loving stranger to testifying at city council meetings, Becky’s journey highlights both the systemic gaps and hopeful possibilities in Northwest Arkansas transit. Her advocacy bridges clinical insight and civic action in a way that’s deeply personal and powerfully effective. Show Links: FayetteForward Episode 17 w/ Joel GardnerI Am Northwest Arkansas Episode w/ Joel GardnerThe Growing Minds FoundationGroundwork NWAOzark Regional Transit (ORT)Passio GO!Parking Benefit DistrictsBenton County StrongFayetteville StrongCitymapperStrong TownsArkansas Spinal Cord CommissionNational Federation of the BlindRTC WashoeMountain Line TransitSEPTA #FayetteForward #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas #SpringdaleAR #SpringdaleArkansas #RogersAR #RogersArkansas #BentonvilleAR #BentonvilleArkansas #PublicTransit #OccupationalTherapy #FreedomThroughTransit #MyOtherRideIsTheBus #MakeTransitSexy

    1 小時
  7. 036: The ULI Place Summit and How Real Change Happens with Megan Brown

    2025/10/22

    036: The ULI Place Summit and How Real Change Happens with Megan Brown

    In episode 36, we sit down with Megan Brown, Director of Operations at ULI Northwest Arkansas, to explore how real change happens in communities—through relationships, shared vision, and events like the ULI Place Summit. Megan shares how her background in finance, music, and event planning shaped her passion for the built environment, and why the Place Summit is more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst. From wastewater to walkability, it’s all about making Northwest Arkansas better, together. Show Links: ULI Place SummitUrban Land Institute Northwest ArkansasIllinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP)Groundwork NWADr. Gregg Colburn – “Homelessness is a Housing Problem”Trinity River Authority of TexasVelocity Group / Dan HintzCNU 34 Northwest Arkansas #ULIPlaceSummit #ULIPlaceSummit2025 #PlaceSummit #PlaceSummit2025 #FayetteForward #Placemaking #CityPlanning #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleAR #NorthwestArkansas

    46 分鐘
  8. 035: The City We Build Together: A Conversation with Mayor Molly Rawn

    2025/09/01

    035: The City We Build Together: A Conversation with Mayor Molly Rawn

    FayetteForward has brought you conversations with incredible guests from across Fayetteville’s creative, planning, and community worlds. In Episode 35, we’re especially thrilled to sit down with someone whose role touches every corner of our city: Fayetteville’s Mayor, Molly Rawn! Together, we explore what it means to build Fayetteville’s future. From housing affordability and trails to climate resilience, public transit, and the power of local culture, Mayor Rawn shares both the challenges and opportunities of guiding a growing community. Grounded in optimism and collaboration, this episode highlights what it takes to build a city that works for everyone. Show Links: Fayetteville Mayor Molly RawnDowntown Fayetteville CoalitionExperience FayettevilleMusic Cities Convention in FayettevilleCNU 34 Northwest ArkansasGrant propelling plan to put shelter at most bus stops in Fayetteville #FayetteForward #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas #SpringdaleArkansas #SpringdaleAR #RogersArkansas #RogersAR #BentonvilleArkansas #BentonvilleAR #Mayor #CNU34

    52 分鐘
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簡介

Join two Fayetteville, Arkansas residents for interviews with city planners, developers, architects, artists, change makers, and everyday citizens. On the FayetteForward podcast, we discuss active transportation, trails, transit, city planning, affordable housing, and more—with the goal of sharing actionable ways to move Fayetteville forward.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Meredith & Nick Castin
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    43
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Copyright 2026 Meredith & Nick Castin
  • 節目網站
    FayetteForward