&Co. Podcast

What happens when you turn a parking lot into a roller rink for one weekend? In this episode, the Yard & Company team breaks down their latest activation in Wheaton, Maryland—an ambitious, joyful experiment in placemaking. From design challenges to community buy-in, you’ll hear how a simple idea became a catalyst for long-term change, and why sometimes the most powerful planning tool is a pair...

On this special episode of &Co. , Yard's own Chris Ashwell and Andre Johnson step in as guest hosts to debut Talk of the Town —a brand new storytelling card game created by the Yard team. More than just a game, Talk of the Town is a tool for connection, designed to spark meaningful conversations about place, community, and creativity. Chris and Andre share the backstory behind its creation, th...

On this special edition of & Co . , we celebrate the release of Yard’s Anthology 2024 , a collection of stories, insights, and reflections on the people and places that defined our year. Join us as we revisit the projects that challenged us, the communities that inspired us, and the ideas that are shaping the future. From the streets we walked to the voices we amplified, this episode is both a...

In this episode of & Co., Kevin is joined by Yard & Co. team members Layne Ferguson and Brooke Klejnot to discuss the recent activation, "The Backyard," at the Blink festival in Cincinnati. Blink, the nation's largest public art and light show, transformed downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a glowing canvas. Yard & Co. partnered with Cincy Nice, Black Art Speaks and BlaCk O...

In this episode of & Co., Kevin is joined by Yard & Co. team members Layne Ferguson and Brooke Klejnot to discuss the recent activation, "The Backyard," at the Blink festival in Cincinnati. Blink, the nation's largest public art and light show, transformed downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a glowing canvas. Yard & Co. partnered with Cincy Nice, Black Art Speaks and BlaCk O...

Join us for a lively conversation with Dan Hintz, where we dive into the unconventional side of urban planning, development, and the power of community-driven change. In this episode, Dan shares his experiences in revitalizing downtown spaces, running a beer garden, and how creativity in planning and development can lead to meaningful transformations. If you're curious about how hands-on work inte...

In this episode of &Co., Dara Eskridge, CEO of Invest STL, discusses resident-led planning and revitalization. In her conversation with Kevin she challenges traditional notions of urban planning, reinvestment and talks about her recent experience working with YARD in the West End of St. Louis. Dara highlights the significance of creating spaces where neighbors can come together and shape...

On this episode we're joined by Yard's very own Daniella Beltran to discuss the First 16 feet, a term we use to describe the first 16 feet up from the sidewalk and out from a building. Discussed are CNU & the Strong Towns Gathering which occurred after the recording of this episode.

More about Strong Towns: strongtowns.org

More about Ross: https://rosschapin.com/ Ross Chapin's Full Presentation: https://youtu.be/N1ibE-LL8E8