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the underview.the zoning policies with Alli Thurmond Quinlan (ep 2, 28).Send us a textIn this episode, we continue the story of Southeast Fayetteville—this time by examining the systems that helped shape, and often erase, its historic Black community. Architect and former Fayetteville Planning Commissioner Alli Thurmond Quinlan joins us to uncover how zoning policies, preservation rules, and land use codes have operated as tools of exclusion across generations. Building on the firsthand testimony shared in our last episode with Tommie Flowers Davis, we explore how seemingly neutral planning decisions have had deeply racialized consequences.Alli helps us understand how policies like mi...2025-06-1751 min
The Building Culture Podcast#39 Alli Thurmond Quinlan - The Field-Tested Guide to Terraforming Your CityYou’re not supposed to be good at everything. But somehow, Alli is.Architect, landscape architect, developer, GC, policy reformer, zoning translator, builder of teams, builder of trust, builder of actual buildings-it’s no wonder we spent the first five minutes of this episode just trying to list all the roles she plays.In this conversation, Alli joins me to talk about what it means to be a true generalist in an era obsessed with specialization. We cover her journey from flipping houses as a teenager to running a growing team at Flintlock Lab, directing the...2025-04-171h 41
UpzonedHow a Popular Development Practice Backfires on HomeownersResidents of a neighborhood in Colorado are confronting a $434 million debt incurred by their community’s special taxing district, which was set up by developers to finance the neighborhood’s infrastructure. A group of neighbors are now organizing to take control of the district’s board and try to bring transparency to the financial situation.
In today’s episode of Upzoned, Abby is joined by Edward Erfurt, Strong Towns’ chief technical advisor. They discuss how using special taxing districts to fund developments is a common practice, how it leads to snowballing debt, and how difficult it is for reside...2025-02-2645 min
The Strong Towns PodcastAmerica Needs a New Housing Bargain. Here’s Why.In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck explores the flawed nature of North America’s current “housing bargain,” where most neighborhoods are allowed to stay exactly the same as long as some neighborhoods — usually those that are poorer and have less political clout — are forced to radically change. He proposes a new way forward that respects cities as living and evolving systems.
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This Thursday, February 27, Strong Towns will release a toolkit to help city officials welcome incremental housing development. Learn more here.
Become a member to join the toolkit launch livestream...2025-02-2433 min
FayetteForward027: Small Developers, Big Impacts: Creating Vibrant Communities with Alli Thurmond QuinlanIn Episode 27, we interview Fayetteville-based architect, landscape architect, small-scale developer, and Executive Director of the Incremental Development Alliance, Alli Thurmond Quinlan. Alli explores the transformative power of small-scale development to revitalize neighborhoods, preserve natural spaces, and tackle housing affordability. From zoning reform and infill development to regional collaboration, she unpacks the challenges and opportunities of building lovable and vibrant cities. Don’t miss this inspiring and actionable conversation on the future of urban growth in Northwest Arkansas!Show Links:Flintlock LABIncremental Development AllianceULI Northwest Arkansas REDI ProgramFollow FayetteForward on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookThreadsBluesky2024-12-091h 09
&Co. Podcast016: Alli Thurmond QuinlanIn this episode of & Co., Kevin is joined by Yard & Co. team members Layne Ferguson and Brooke Klejnot to discuss the recent activation, "The Backyard," at the Blink festival in Cincinnati. Blink, the nation's largest public art and light show, transformed downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a glowing canvas. Yard & Co. partnered with Cincy Nice, Black Art Speaks and BlaCk OWned Outerwear to create a community-centric space featuring a film about Cincinnati's Black neighborhoods, interactive activities, and a welcoming atmosphere. The team shares insights into how the activation came together, including the challenges and creativity that went into b...2024-11-2500 min