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042: A City Is a Conversation with Kyle Smith
Jun 14, 2026
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041: Strong Towns National Gathering and Bottom-Up Change with Carlee Alm-LaBar
Apr 21, 2026
38m 14s
040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches
Mar 28, 2026
1h 04m 27s
039: How County Decisions Shape Everyday Life with Evelyn Rios Stafford
Jan 27, 2026
43m 12s
038: The Art of Neighborhood Development with Z Niederman
Dec 11, 2025
56m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/14/26 |  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 | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  041: Strong Towns National Gathering and Bottom-Up Change with Carlee Alm-LaBar✨ | bottom-up changelocal action+3 | Carlee Alm-LaBar | Strong Towns | Fayetteville | Strong Townsbottom-up change+5 | — | 38m 14s | |
| 3/28/26 |  040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches✨ | new urbanismcommunity belonging+3 | Mallory Baches | Congress for the New Urbanism | Northwest Arkansas | CNU 34New Urbanism+5 | — | 1h 04m 27s | |
| 1/27/26 |  039: How County Decisions Shape Everyday Life with Evelyn Rios Stafford✨ | county governmentpublic trust+3 | Evelyn Rios Stafford | Washington County Quorum CourtNorthwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission+3 | — | county decisionsJustice of the Peace+3 | — | 43m 12s | |
| 12/11/25 |  038: The Art of Neighborhood Development with Z Niederman✨ | neighborhood developmenturban planning+4 | Z Niederman | Incremental Development AllianceULI Northwest Arkansas+2 | Walker ParkRogers+5 | neighborhood developmenturban development+5 | — | 56m 02s | |
| 11/28/25 |  037: Ride, Reflect, Reform: Transit Advocacy with Becky DeClerk✨ | transit advocacyhealthcare+4 | Becky DeClerk | Ozark Regional TransitThe Growing Minds Foundation+2 | Northwest ArkansasFayetteville+4 | transit advocacyoccupational therapy+4 | — | 59m 44s | |
| 10/22/25 |  036: The ULI Place Summit and How Real Change Happens with Megan Brown✨ | community changeurban planning+3 | Megan Brown | ULI Northwest ArkansasUrban Land Institute+4 | — | ULI Place Summitcommunity change+3 | — | 46m 01s | |
| 9/1/25 |  035: The City We Build Together: A Conversation with Mayor Molly Rawn✨ | city planningcommunity development+5 | Molly Rawn | Downtown Fayetteville CoalitionExperience Fayetteville+1 | FayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas+3 | FayettevilleMayor+7 | — | 52m 05s | |
| 8/9/25 |  034: Passive House Series #3: Bringing Magnolia House to Life with Alex Munson✨ | Passive Housesustainable building+3 | Alex Munson | Munson ConstructionHabitat for Humanity ReStore+4 | ArkansasMagnolia House | Passive HouseMagnolia House+3 | — | 41m 58s | |
| 7/27/25 |  033: Passive House Series #2: Systems Thinking and Human-Centered Design with Cameron Caja✨ | Passive House designsystems thinking+5 | Cameron Caja | Habitat for HumanityPolaris High Performance Homes+11 | Northwest ArkansasFayetteville | Passive Housebuilding science+5 | — | 1h 00m 22s | |
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| 7/15/25 |  032: Passive House Series #1: Designing Arkansas’s First Certified Passive House with Michael Cockram✨ | Passive HouseSustainable Design+4 | Michael Cockram | Bowerbird DesignKUAF+5 | ArkansasFayettevilleAR+2 | Passive HouseMagnolia House+5 | — | 40m 15s | |
| 6/10/25 |  031: Beyond Playgrounds: Parks as Infrastructure with Alison Jumper | In episode 31, Alison Jumper, Fayetteville’s Director of Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs, shares her journey from landscape architect to city leader. We explore how parks can drive public health, sustainability, and social connection, all while aiming for the bold vision of high-quality green spaces within a 10-minute walk for everyone. From dog parks and drum circles to tubing streams and aquatic dreams, this episode dives into how Fayetteville is redefining what public space can be.Show Links:Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs (GoPlayFay)Fayetteville’s Adopt Your Outdoors ProgramFayetteville Parks Department DirectoryFayetteville's Pick Me Up ProgramFayetteville Community Forester ProgramFriends of YRCCFriends of Fayetteville ParksPack Rat Outdoor Center#FayetteForward #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas #NWArkansas #FayettevilleParks #GreenInfrastructure #LoveYourParks #GoPlayFay #HealthyCommunities | — | ||||||
| 4/28/25 |  030: Building a More Connected Northwest Arkansas with Meredith Bergstrom | In episode 30, Meredith Bergstrom, Senior Program Officer at the Walton Family Foundation, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Northwest Arkansas. We discuss housing affordability, transportation options, community engagement, and how thoughtful land use can shape stronger communities. Meredith shares insights into the Razorback Regional Greenway Corridor Plan, an ambitious effort to encourage a transportation mode shift and strategic development along the Greenway. Throughout the episode, she highlights the power of regional collaboration and dreaming big for a more connected, inclusive, and vibrant region.Show Links:Walton Family Foundation – Home Region Program: Supporting vibrant communities in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta.Razorback Regional Greenway Corridor Plan: Encouraging transportation mode shift and strategic land use along the Greenway.Greenway Alliance: A coalition working to enhance trail connectivity and community engagement along the Razorback Greenway.United Way of Northwest Arkansas: Advancing the common good by mobilizing community resources and support.Main Street Siloam Springs: Preserving and revitalizing historic downtown Siloam Springs.Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC): Regional planning coordination across Northwest Arkansas cities.Atlanta BeltLine: A transformative redevelopment and mobility project in Atlanta.The Roller GayOzark Regional Transit: Public transportation provider for the Northwest Arkansas region.Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas: A network promoting responsible land use and sustainable communities.Canopy NWA: Building a welcoming community for refugees in Northwest Arkansas.Pour Jon’s Coffee: A specialty coffeehouse in downtown Siloam Springs.The Café on Broadway: A cozy downtown café offering a variety of food and drinks.Perisseia Coffeehouse: A welcoming space for coffee and community in Siloam Springs.Fratelli’s Pizzeria: Local pizza spot known for classic pies and Italian dishes.Barnett’s Dairyette: Nostalgic drive-in serving classic American comfort food.Pure Joy Ice Cream: Small-batch, handcrafted ice cream made with quality ingredients. | — | ||||||
| 2/8/25 |  029: Strong Downtowns and Portfolios of Passions with Ezequiel Tovar | In episode 29, lifelong Northwest Arkansas resident, Rogers Planning Commissioner, and passionate urbanist Ezequiel Tovar joins us to discuss the power of strong downtowns and people-centered planning. Drawing from his background in finance and consulting, Ezequiel shares insights on the challenges and opportunities of urban development in a rapidly growing region. We also explore how investing in walkability, public spaces, and thriving local businesses creates more vibrant, resilient communities.#fayetteforward #fayettevillear #fayettevillearkansas #northwestarkansas #rogersar #rogersarkansas #strongdowntowns #activetransportationShow Links:Zweig GroupUrban3Strong TownsUCA's Community Development PipelineUrban Land Institute (ULI) NWAIncremental Development AllianceTrailblazers NWALaneshift (Active Transportation Academy)Arkansas Economic Development CommissionVillage at HendrixElkins Community NetworkRogers Planning Commission | — | ||||||
| 1/5/25 |  028: Travel, Growth, and Giving Back with Fred Gulley | In episode 28, Fayetteville Planning Commissioner Fred Gulley reflects on his journey from growing up in Fayetteville to exploring the world and returning to shape his hometown’s future. He offers compelling insights into smart growth, community engagement, and how global experiences fuel his vision for Fayetteville. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on planning, progress, and the power of public participation!Show Links:Fayetteville Planning CommissionFayetteville Civil Service CommissionBoys & Girls Club of FayettevilleM&N Augustine Foundation | — | ||||||
| 12/9/24 |  027: Small Developers, Big Impacts: Creating Vibrant Communities with Alli Thurmond Quinlan | In Episode 27, we interview Fayetteville-based architect, landscape architect, small-scale developer, and Executive Director of the Incremental Development Alliance, Alli Thurmond Quinlan. Alli explores the transformative power of small-scale development to revitalize neighborhoods, preserve natural spaces, and tackle housing affordability. From zoning reform and infill development to regional collaboration, she unpacks the challenges and opportunities of building lovable and vibrant cities. Don’t miss this inspiring and actionable conversation on the future of urban growth in Northwest Arkansas!Show Links:Flintlock LABIncremental Development AllianceULI Northwest Arkansas REDI ProgramFollow FayetteForward on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookThreadsBluesky#FayetteForward #Urbanism #WalkableCities #IncrementalDevelopment #SmartGrowth #ZoningReform #SmallScaleDevelopment #InfillDevelopment #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas | — | ||||||
| 11/26/24 |  026: ULI NWA Place Summit 2024 feat. Wes Marshall & Alison Sant | In Episode 26, we recap the 2024 ULI Northwest Arkansas Place Summit, where experts and advocates gathered to discuss urban planning, climate resilience, and housing reform. Featuring interviews with keynote speakers Wes Marshall and Alison Sant, as well as insights from local change-makers, we explore topics like tree canopy equity, state-level zoning reform, traffic safety, transit, active transportation, and more. Join us for a compelling look at how placemaking and policy are shaping the future of our communities.Show Links:ULI NWA Place SummitIsaac StevensSimone SinghRandy Wilburn / I am Northwest Arkansas podcastWes MarshallWes Marshall's book: Killed by a Traffic EngineerAlison SantAlison Sant's book: From the Ground Up (use code GROUND for a discount!)Montana State Senator Forrest MandevilleNathan Dugan with Shelter WhitefishDuke McLarty of GroundworkSB 382: Montana Land Use Planning Act.SB 323: Duplex housing allowance.SB 245: Multifamily zoning in urban areas.SB 528: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) allowances.CNUNorthwest Arkansas Regional Planning CommissionTree Equity ScorePhoenix's Cool Corridors ProgramThe Razorback Greenway in Northwest ArkansasYes in God’s Backyard (YIGBY)Vision Zero | — | ||||||
| 11/17/24 |  025: A Student’s Voice in Local Politics with Natalie Nohinek | In episode 25, we chat with Natalie Nohinek, a University of Arkansas political science student, endurance athlete, podcast host, and lover of local politics. Natalie shares her passion for trails, transit, and civic participation, offering a fresh perspective on how young people can engage with local government. We first met Natalie at a recent city council meeting, where her amusing commentary and fun energy caught our attention, and she was an absolute delight to interview!Show Links:Natalie's Podcast: Natalie in State and Local GovernmentFollow FayetteForward on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookThreads | — | ||||||
| 10/22/24 |  024: Connecting Design, Faith, and Advocacy: Shaping Fayetteville with Jessica Lewallen | In episode 24, Jessica Lewallen, founder of Gemstone Design Studio and a member of the Fayetteville Housing Crisis Task Force, joins us to discuss her multifaceted career in architecture, urban planning, and community advocacy. We explore her passion for addressing Fayetteville’s housing crisis, the connections between her faith and professional work, and the role of churches in providing sustainable housing solutions. Jessica also shares insights into the 71B rezone, Urban Land Institute initiatives, and the importance of enhancing public transportation and active transportation infrastructure to build a more connected and inclusive community. Additionally, she highlights her efforts to promote diversity in real estate development and the impact of creative urban design on the future of Fayetteville.Show Links:Gemstone Design StudioFayetteville Housing Crisis Task ForceAIA ArkansasUrban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas (ULI NWA)ULI Academy for the Built EnvironmentULI REDIULI WLIULI 2024 Place SummitGroundwork NWACity of Fayetteville Planning DepartmentTrailblazersOzark Regional Transit (ORT)71B RezoningYIGBYE-bike rebate program coming in 2024 | — | ||||||
| 9/29/24 |  023: Sculpting Fayetteville's Artistic Identity with Eugene Sargent | In episode 23, we sit down with Eugene Sargent, a longtime Fayetteville artist known for his iconic public sculptures. Eugene opens up about his journey from a back-to-the-land hippie kid to a leading figure in the city’s artistic community. He shares insights into his creative process, how he approaches public art, and the importance of quirky, accessible art in shaping the city’s identity.Show Links:Eugene Sargent's websiteTerra StudiosMount Sequoyah ArtsFenix ArtsFayetteville Arts & CultureOrchard Square Bentonville | — | ||||||
| 9/9/24 |  022: Planning for People: Transforming Northwest Arkansas with Wes Craiglow | In episode 22, Wes Craiglow, Executive Director of Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas, shares his journey from city planner to thought leader in urban development. Wes offers a compelling vision for transforming Northwest Arkansas through people-focused planning, drawing on nearly two decades of experience. He explores the critical issues of housing attainability, the overproduction of suburban developments, and the region’s need to shift toward more sustainable, walkable urban centers. Throughout the conversation, Wes emphasizes the importance of leveraging Fayetteville’s unique strengths—like its walkability, transit systems, and downtown core—while balancing growth with the need for thoughtful, community-driven solutions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about smart growth, urban design, and the future of Northwest Arkansas.Show Links:ULI Northwest ArkansasULI Northwest Arkansas Place Summit 2024Fayetteville Housing Crisis Task ForceMaypoles in BavariaThe Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane JacobsYIMBY Northwest Arkansas Facebook groupFayetteville Strong Facebook groupForm-Based Codes DefinedGulley Park Summer Concert Series | — | ||||||
| 8/27/24 | 021: From Galleries to Greenways: Art and Placemaking with Dayton Castleman | In Episode 21, Dayton Castleman, Director of Creative Placemaking at Verdant Studio, discusses the intersection of art and urban development in Northwest Arkansas. He explores how public art contributes to placemaking, emphasizing the importance of understanding a location's existing characteristics before artistic intervention, and... Eastern European Worcestershire sauce. Castleman highlights the unique role of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in shaping the area's cultural landscape and discusses how artists can contribute to creating vibrant, connected communities. Despite challenges such as the lack of an established institutional framework and collector base, he notes a growing entrepreneurial spirit among local artists. Looking ahead, Castleman envisions a more mature and complex integration of creativity and city planning in the coming decade, likening the current art scene to an "awkward adolescent" phase poised for growth.Show Links:Verdant StudioCrystal Bridges Museum of American ArtUrban Land Institute Northwest ArkansasULI NWA "Art in Place" ProgramMonte Ne AmphitheaterChicago Picasso sculptureMural Arts Philadelphia | — | ||||||
| 8/4/24 |  020: Urbanism and Integrity: Navigating Change with Chris Allcorn | In episode 20, Chris Allcorn from Specialized Real Estate Group shares his insights on urban development and navigating change in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. Chris discusses his fascinating and inspiring journey to Fayetteville, highlighting his passion for adaptive reuse, placemaking, and community-focused development. He offers valuable perspectives on balancing growth with integrity, addressing challenges in infill development and affordable housing, while emphasizing the importance of creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods that foster a sense of community. We also explore the future of Fayetteville's growth and the significance of empowering more individuals to engage in small-scale, community-oriented development projects.Show Links:Specialized Real Estate GroupEco Modern FlatsSouth YardMarkham HillTraditional Neighborhood Development (TND)FayetteForward episode with Joel Gardner from ORTArkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)Fayetteville's Permit-Ready Building Design ProgramCombs Park ImprovementsFirst Street Flats in RogersGuerrilla Development in PortlandJim Heid's Resources | — | ||||||
| 7/21/24 |  019: Bike Commuting and Urbanist Dreams with Isaac Stevens | In episode 19, Isaac Stevens shares his journey into urbanism, his experiences with bike commuting year-round, and the state of infrastructure in Northwest Arkansas.. He also discusses the vital role of bicycles in making cities more accessible and sustainable, the value of social infrastructure after a tornado impacted his community, and much more!Show Links:Not Just Bikes YouTube channelIsaac Stevens on MediumBenton County Strong Facebook groupULI Northwest Arkansas Place Summit 2024Palaces for the People (and other books) by Eric KlinenbergPedal It Forward NWAFayetteForward episode 17 featuring Joel Gardner of ORTLectric XPedition Cargo eBike | — | ||||||
| 7/8/24 |  018: Roller Skating as Transportation with Fredwyn Story | In episode 18, we welcome Fredwyn Story, an avid roller skater who gets around town primarily on skates. They share their unique experiences and challenges of using roller skates as a primary mode of transportation. We discuss safety tips, the importance of community, and aspirations for improving the local trail system. Tune in for an inspiring and informative conversation that showcases the freedom and fun of a life on wheels!Show Links:Natural State Roller DerbyStarlight SkatiumThe Groove Skate ShopTrail Skating WhatsApp GroupClem Skates | — | ||||||
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