Wes Craiglow is the Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute’s Northwest Arkansas district council, where he aligns ULI’s mission with regional development and land-use leadership. Previously, he served as Deputy Director of Planning and Development for the City of Conway, focusing on urban design, commercial development, and cycling advocacy. Wes holds degrees in Geography and Community & Economic Development from the University of Central Arkansas and is an AICP inductee. He lives in Fayetteville with his wife Emily and their son Murrell, enjoying cycling, community events, and fishing in their free time.
Speaking at
Thu 13 Nov
8:45 AM — 9:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central Time
Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark Ballroom 1
Kick-Off & Welcome Remarks
Kick off the 2025 Place Summit with a warm welcome from ULI Northwest Arkansas leadership. This opening session sets the stage for a day of thoughtful dialogue and shared learning among leaders shaping the built environment. Together, we’ll explore the intersections of design and architecture, housing, transportation and mobility, resilience, policy, governance, and funding, and public realm and placemaking. The day ahead promises rich discussion, new ideas, and meaningful connections—culminating in engaging networking and receptions that embody ULI’s mission to shape the future of our communities for the better.