015: Insights From an Urbanist Developer with Ward Davis
In episode 15, we delve into the world of urban development with Ward Davis, the insightful and hilarious founding partner of High Street Real Estate & Development. Ward shares his journey from finance to shaping the urban landscapes of Northwest Arkansas, discussing the intricate balance between smart growth, community engagement, and the economic realities of development. He offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of bringing sustainable mixed-use projects to life, illuminating the complex interplay of long-range planning, zoning, and development codes. Ward also provides valuable advice for aspiring builders and urbanism activists, shaping a vision for the future of vibrant, smart cities in our growing area.
Links:
- High Street Development
- Urban Land Institute NWA
- ULI Place Summit
- DPZ CoDesign
- Johnson Square
- The Village at Hendrix
- The 1907 Building
- Drake Farms
- Specialized Real Estate Group
- The Original Green
- National Town Builders Association
- Seaside
- CR Crawford Construction
- Pizzeria Ruby
- Hail Fellow Well Met
- Airship Coffee at Coler
- Mission Heights
- Fayetteville Unified Development Code
- LIHTC
- Form-Based Codes Institute
- Fayetteville City Plan 2040
- Incremental Development Alliance
- Congress of New Urbanism
