Date of Graduation
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Architecture
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Architecture
Advisor/Mentor
Webb, Jennifer
Committee Member/Reader
Holland, Brian
Committee Member/Second Reader
Diaz Montemayor, Gabriel
Abstract
The emergence of active transportation infrastructure in the United States has garnered attention from real estate developers, presenting opportunities for capitalizing on a growing market. This trend has prompted shifts in development patterns in various cities, notably in Northwest Arkansas. This region has seen substantial growth in active transportation infrastructure, exemplified by the Razorback Greenway, alongside remarkable economic expansion fueled by corporate investments, notably from Walmart and the Walton family. As real estate development and active transportation infrastructure intersect, it's essential to understand their implications for sustainability. This study aims to explore the strategies, motivations, and perspectives of planners and developers in Northwest Arkansas and examine the nature of their relationship, addressing questions about alignment with sustainable urban development goals.
Keywords
Active Transportation, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Interviews, Northwest Arkansas
Citation
Davenport, J. (2024). Parallel Development: analyzing the relationship between active transportation planners and real estate developers in Northwest Arkansas. Architecture Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/archuht/72