Urban Development

A group of more than 80 local urban planners, government leaders and other professionals from northwest Arkansas attended a conference in Rhode Island this month to learn about urban planning.

On today's show, we hear from urban planners from near and far, who gathered earlier this month at the Congress for the New Urbanism. Also, we continue visiting the complex life of Robert Say Mcintosh. Plus, a brand new edition of Sound Perimeter.

We hear from the planners of the 2024 Congress for the New Urbanism as Northwest Arkansas officials ready to host the 2026 conference.

On today's show, we learn that city planners are looking to cities in northwest Arkansas for ideas on how to improve their communities. Also, a life change led to an unexpected second career for author Dennis Mathew. Plus, Fayetteville and Springdale are seeking input on the railway safety study.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Matthew Moore to discuss this past week's headlines from the Arkansas River Valley.

Things are changing around Fayetteville's Upper Ramble. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis brings us this story about that development, and how it’s affecting some businesses in the area.

Growth continues in downtown Fayetteville, and on today's show, we hear how some businesses do not feel welcome to stay. Also, we learn about an initiative to help educators get the help they need to improve student outcomes. Plus, Randy Dixon with the Pryor Center examines a gruesome triple murder-suicide from 1987.

Centerton plans a 400-acre “New Town” district to boost retail, entertainment and walkability, to shift from a bedroom community to a full-service city.

The first American pope is in Vatican City. On today's show, we hear how students at St. Joseph’s School in Fayetteville reacted to the news of Pope Leo XIV's election. Also, Centerton continues to grow rapidly, and the city government is finding space for a brand-new downtown. Plus, our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics.

Fayetteville Public Schools will undergo a shakeup in the coming years, including the construction of a new junior high campus. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.