Crowdfunding for the community
Identifying funding for community projects tends to hover at the very top of our needs when developing plans to make our communities better places to live, work and play.
Breaking down the stigma of mental illness
By now, we’ve all heard about the growing mental health crisis, as the pandemic has exacerbated feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Our mental health affects every other aspect of our lives
Protecting our urban tree canopy
Those of us who are fortunate to live in the Natural State are seldom far from tree canopy cover. Thankfully, many of our neighborhoods and communities across the great state of Arkansas
Tools for Planning. Part 3: Expertise
At some time during the planning process, the city will need skills that may not be readily available from the planning commission or staff.
Flood mitigation supports community growth and development
Flooding is one of the most common weather-related disasters. Flood damage to property, infrastructure and agricultural yields can cause significant economic and social consequences to communities.
Donating blood is a simple way to help save lives
The blood that courses through our bodies performs many essential functions, including circulating oxygen, nutrients, hormones and electrolytes.
Tools for planning. Part 2: Information
In the last issue, we discussed the first step in urban planning: form a planning commission. This month, we’re getting into the second step, which is to put that planning commission to work.
Development isn’t bad, is it?
What comes to mind when you hear “land development?” When I graduated college in 2020, I had absolutely no idea what land development was.
Moving the needle on childcare access in Arkansas
In its August 17, 2022, Household Pulse survey, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that in the previous four weeks, 2,055 Arkansas adults left a job in order to care for children.
FMLA: The basics
I try to provide information that is timely when given the opportunity to submit an article to City & Town. Based on the number of calls that I have received in the past two months