Episode 24

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21st Oct 2024

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.

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FayetteForward
We discuss trails, transit, city planning, and anything that keeps Fayetteville, Arkansas moving forward!
Rapid city growth can be scary...especially when you like your home just how it is. But change can be good when everyone's voice is heard! Join two Fayetteville, Arkansas residents for interviews with local city planners, change makers, and everyday citizens. We discuss active transportation, city planning, and affordable housing—with the goal of sharing actionable ways to move Fayetteville forward in an inclusive way.