Preparing the Next Generation: Hines Student Competition Prep in Centerton

Join us for an interactive session showcasing how the University of Arkansas is preparing its student team to compete at the national Hines Urban Design Competition. Using Downtown Centerton as their case study, students are applying real-world development strategies, planning tools, and market analysis to craft a visionary pitch that reflects the opportunities and challenges identified in the ULI Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) report.
This session will spotlight the revitalization and placemaking efforts underway through the Small Cities Initiative and explore how the students are building on these recommendations to inform their work. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the students’ process and design proposal for the City of Centerton.  We also encourage feedback on the solution and presentation as they prepare to participate in the national competition.
Whether you are a developer, planner, designer, or civic leader, this is your chance to engage with the next generation of urban thinkers and see how local projects like Centerton can serve as a proving ground for bold, creative ideas.