The City Sculptors Podcast
The City Sculptors Podcast
Podcast Description
The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as urban development, community building, housing innovation, and local governance. Specific episodes include discussions on public service leadership with Dion Lewis, the journey of Mayor Pro Tem Raina Park Shaw in shaping Kansas City, and the historical insights shared by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, all illustrating transformative projects and policies within urban spaces.
The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.
Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow!
In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Councilwomen Melissa Patterson Hazley for a powerful conversation on leadership, policy, and the future of Kansas City.
From her roots in Kansas City Public Schools to her background in educational psychology and research, Councilwoman Patterson Hazley shares how her journey shaped her approach to public service and community impact. She offers insight into what it means to move from studying systems to actively shaping them—and why representation in leadership matters more than ever.
Together, they explore the realities of city leadership, including affordable housing, economic development, and creating pathways for entrepreneurs and small developers to thrive. Councilwoman Patterson Hazley also breaks down how Kansas City can balance growth with preserving neighborhood identity, while ensuring major investments and opportunities benefit all communities.
This episode dives into the future of the East Side and the 3rd District, highlighting the importance of collaboration between policymakers, developers, and residents to create lasting, equitable change.
🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on what it takes to build a city that works for everyone—and how leadership today is shaping Kansas City for generations to come.
Presented by Twelfth Street Heritage Development Corp.
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