EPISODE 59, SEASON 2:
In this episode, we have a conversation with Ryan Hale about the culture of activity transformation in Northwest Arkansas
Ryan, founder of Laneshift, has been in the middle of this amazing community evolution over the past couple of decades and he provides a fascinating view of the process and how the region continues to strive for additional active mobility improvements.
Show Notes:
Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a Mountain Biking destination and in the process stimulated their economy and a culture of activity.
The amazing culture of activity transformation that has been underway in the Northwest Arkansas region over the past couple of decades is an encouraging narrative that serves as a testament to what is possible and we believe it is truly an inspiring story for other cities across North America and around the world.
Ryan Hale, founder of Laneshift, a consulting firm in Bentonville focussed on helping other communities become more bicycle-friendly places has been in the middle of this community evolution over the past couple of decades and provides a fascinating view of the process and how the region continues to strive for additional active mobility improvements.
Additional Helpful Links:
Ryan’s firm: Laneshift
Soderquist Leadership Center which was rebranded as Milestone Leadership in 2018
A story about the Denmark Study Tour – Walton Family Foundation
A story about the Denmark Study Tour – in the local news
Another story about the Denmark Study Tour – in the local news
Show Credits:
Audio Production by Active Towns
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping communities create a Culture of Activity.
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