040: CNU 34 and Building Places That Love People with Mallory Baches

About this episode

Mallory Baches discusses the vision behind CNU 34 and the potential of Northwest Arkansas for intentional community growth.

In episode 40, Mallory Baches, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, shares the vision behind CNU 34 and why Northwest Arkansas is uniquely positioned to host it right now. From new urbanism to long-term community belonging, she offers a compelling look at how this growing region can build places that love people and become a national model for intentional growth. Show Links: Mallory Baches CNU CNU 34 in Northwest Arkansas #fayetteforward #CNU #CNU34 #NewUrbanism #northwestarkansas #fayettevillear #bentonvillear #fayettevillearkansas #bentonvillearkansas

People in this episode

Hosts: Meredith Castin, Nick Castin

Guest: Mallory Baches

Topics covered

• new urbanism
• community belonging
• intentional growth
• regional development
• urban planning

Keywords

• CNU 34
• New Urbanism
• Northwest Arkansas
• community belonging
• urban development
• Fayetteville
• Bentonville

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Congress for the New Urbanism

Places: Northwest Arkansas

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