Prism Design Studio

Earlier this month, Jenny presented a session on Regulations & Process for Approval at the?Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas?REDI training and mentorship program. Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) is designed to increase the number of women and people of color in the real estate industry. Graduates develop industry knowledge, build relationships, and walk away with all the components of a development pitch package for a project.

We’re proud to be on the design team for the new Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville. We’re working with Lake|Flato Architects and Crafton Tull to create outdoor educational spaces which highlight our local ecology and wildlife. Check out the conceptual designs by Lake|Flato and read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gnB8TUjK

From all of us at Prism Design Studio, we send our warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and all the best in the year ahead.

Last week, we attended the Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas Place Summit in Bentonville. One of the breakout sessions we enjoyed was the Small Cities Design Workshop for Centerton. We explored opportunities for the historic village crossroads and for creating a "new" downtown. Our group discussed pedestrian connectivity, existing site constraints, and connectivity to the nearby school.

We co-hosted a visioning session yesterday for the new Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville. We're working with a team of innovative architects and engineers on this project for Fayetteville Public Schools. The new facility will provide much-needed space for a growing student population and will incorporate low-impact development techniques and outdoor learning labs. The visioning meeting is the first step in the project process and facilitates collaboration between the design team, consultants, and the district as we strategize how to bring this project to life. Lake|Flato Architects Crafton Tull

We broke ground last week on the Ritter and Spool Buildings in the heart of Downtown Rogers. These two three-story buildings will provide 45 residential units, providing workforce housing while adding to the historic character and charm of downtown. Prism Design Studio provided landscape design and project management for this project. High Street Real Estate & Development Buffalo Builders, LLC Odyssey Engineering, LLC Groundwork NWA Courtyard Building and Block

Our team recently led a site walk for the City of Searcy's new recreational campus. The project is in the initial design phases and will include a new community center, sports complex, and aquatic center. During the walk, we identified significant natural features to be protected and enhanced as amenities for the public to enjoy. Several large, 100-year-old oak trees and a stream will be preserved and highlighted through thoughtful building positioning, site planning, and site circulation. Architect: Polk Stanley Wilcox Civil Engineering: Crafton Tull Construction: CDI Contractors ??: Mat Faulkner and Dave Roberts

Jenny and her husband Cory were recently recognized by the Beaver Watershed Alliance with the Watershed Champion - Streamside Award. Cory volunteers his time and opens the Ozark Adventure & Recreation property for BWA events such as the War Eagle Appreciation River Clean-Up, water quality testing, and youth engagement programs. Prism Design Studio and OAR also sponsored the War Eagle River Clean-Up. Help us congratulate these two!

Last week our own Jenny Burbidge led a public meeting for the Upper Illinois River Conservation-Based Recreation Master Plan. This plan will shape the future of river access along Osage Creek and the Upper Ilinois River. During the meeting, Jenny presented planning recommendations and gathered input from attendees to further refine the vision. Illinois River Watershed Partnership

Fridays were made for BBQ and birthday celebrations! We had a great time at Wright's Barbecue celebrating Zach. Reed and Phillip couldn't join us, but were there in spirit and photo (look closely at the head of the table!).