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

About this episode

Megan Brown discusses how real change occurs in communities through events like the ULI Place Summit.

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 Summit Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) Groundwork NWA Dr. Gregg Colburn – “Homelessness is a Housing Problem” Trinity River Authority of Texas Velocity Group / Dan Hintz CNU 34 Northwest Arkansas #ULIPlaceSummit #ULIPlaceSummit2025 #PlaceSummit #PlaceSummit2025 #FayetteForward #Placemaking #CityPlanning #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleAR #NorthwestArkansas

People in this episode

Hosts: Meredith Castin, Nick Castin

Guest: Megan Brown

Topics covered

• community change
• urban planning
• event planning
• collaboration
• built environment

Keywords

• ULI Place Summit
• community change
• urban planning
• Northwest Arkansas
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ULI Northwest Arkansas, Urban Land Institute, Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP), Groundwork NWA, Trinity River Authority of Texas, Velocity Group

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