Urban Development

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.

Last fall, Randy attended the 2024 Urban Land Institute NWA Place Summit, a gathering dedicated to preserving a sense of place in northwest Arkansas. Randy talked with several attendees and shares those discussions on this week’s episode.

A proposed zoning ordinance has sparked a heated debate over the future of Washington County’s rural lands. While County Judge Patrick Deakins argues it will streamline development, some residents fear it could forever alter their way of life. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

In this excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas", host Randy Wilburn welcomes Alison Sant and Megan Brown to discuss the upcoming ULI NWA Place Summit. The summit is a crucial event emphasizing placemaking and sustainable urban development in Northwest Arkansas. Alison Sant, a prominent author and urbanist, outlines her journey through art and design, emphasizing the role of cities in combating climate change.

Fayetteville High School has a parking problem, but it is also running out of space. Last month, the district was able to vacate a tree preservation easement along Stadium Drive to clear the land and build a parking garage. Many Fayetteville residents have voiced opposition to this move. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with both the district and environmentalists to investigate this issue further.