Placemaking

Listen to Matt discuss how he found his way to developing projects, including Chapel Greenville, that have a lasting and sustainable impact on local communities, often through under-explored methods.

Listen to Jonathan discuss his path to a New Urbanism awakening, along with his role in placemaking through Patronicity, a startup that uses crowdfunding and matching donations to impact communities.

Listen to Andrew discuss his approach to positive growth and change within communities by blending both hands on public feedback, as well as stakeholder engagement practices.

Listen to Kelly as she discusses her unique journey through various media and publishing outfits, eventually landing at Next City: an online publication that focuses on urban issues through the lens of equitability.

Listen to Danielle Arigoni of AARP Livable Communities describe her nationwide work to support local leaders and cities and states to create more age-friendly, livable communities with educational tools, practitioner-focused resources, grant opportunities, and more!

Listen to Max Musicant of The Musicant Group discuss space activation, creative placemaking, and cross-audience benefits that come from thinking about place after construction.

Listen to Nicole discuss how she and her team have spent years designing and delivering consultation and engagement processes for decision-makers to make large, complex multi-stakeholder projects constructive and manageable.

Listen to Scott discuss his journey from a blossoming entrepreneur at TCU, to a full-fledged commercial real estate strategist and community-minded mixed-use developer in Dallas, Houston, and beyond.

Sometimes, the most effective community planning strategies are ones that focus on making a small, public area more inviting and vibrant.