Urban Development

We give plenty of attention to cities and regions identified as metropolitan, but micropolitan areas—labor market and statistical areas with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 people—are also worth our scrutiny. Bentonville-based Heartland Forward took note of micropolitan areas and published the report “Most Dynamic Micropolitans." Dave Shideler, chief research officer at Heartland Forward, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about their findings.

On today's show, Arkansas is the most food-insecure state in the nation. Groups are working on solutions to combat those statistics. Also, the challenges and futures of micropolitan areas. Plus, a quick history of Arkansas political ads.

Next week, on Sept. 9, the Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider rezoning Highway 71b, which includes College Avenue and South School Avenue. Fayetteville’s Long-Range city planner and special projects manager, Britin Bostick, recently spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the new plan and what changes come with it.

On today's show, how the city of Fayetteville is implementing its Climate Action Plan on College Avenue. Also, Alice Driver discusses her new book "Life and Death of the American Worker." Plus, our host, Kyle Kellams, talks with the team behind the podcast "How To Do Everything."

While Northwest Arkansas is steadily expanding, the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust is working to ensure the metro doesn’t outgrow its natural surroundings. The trust recently announced an initiative called #10k4NWA. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis sat down with the Trust's executive director, Grady Spann, to learn more.

The Quonset Huts are located off of Center Street and Gregg Avenue in Fayetteville. The area is being refitted for a large-scale student housing complex. If approved by the City Council, pre-existing businesses on the premises will have to vacate before the end of next year. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani reports.

This week’s episode of “I Am Northwest Arkansas” with Randy Wilburn features Kaitlyn Fondano, director of the Young Leaders Group of the Northwest Arkansas Urban Land Institute. She discusses how the institute as a whole has a mission to help shape the built environment.

On today's show, redevelopment in Fayetteville could mean the loss of the distinct Quonset Huts near downtown. Plus, the life and career of a pioneering financial journalist. Also, the home-grown television series, "The Mystery League," brings mystery-solving kids to rural Arkansas.

The Friends of Markham Hill, who are opposed to a proposed development on Fayetteville's Markham Hill, continued their campaign at Tuesday's City Council…

With hundreds more students living within a few blocks of Dickson Street, and several hundred more potentially moving into the vicinity in the coming…