John McCurdy
John McCurdy is Director of Community Development for the City of Rogers, Arkansas, where he oversees planning, engineering, and growth management in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, with a focus on practical regulation, infill development, and the need for stronger tools such as urban growth boundaries.
The Hard Work of New Urbanism, on the ground in Northwest Arkansas
John McCurdy, director of community development for the city of Rogers, describes the pressure felt by CNU 34's host region to absorb growth, maintain character, and provide a better way of life for residents. The answer? The hard work of New Urbanism.