Developers build cities. But they are frequently accused of building cities we do not want to inhabit. Smart City interviews two distinguished developers.
Developers build cities. But they are frequently accused of building cities we do not want to inhabit. This week's guests are two developers who have distinguished themselves by building award-winning places people love to claim as their own... Daryl Davis is the town founder, along with her husband Robert, of Seaside, Florida. Located in the Florida Panhandle, Seaside is one of the most talked about communities in America. It was founded in 1981on an 80-acre tract of land. hris Leinberger is a land use strategist and developer who combines an understanding of business realities and concern for social and environmental issues. He is a founding partner of Arcadia Land Company. Listen to the Smart City radio show live on the Web Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at noon. In Memphis and the Mid-South, tune into 91.1, WKNO FM, Sundays at 9 a.m., or on 88.9, WKNA FM, Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at noon.
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