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Matthew Loos, PE @MatthewLoosPE1

📐Professional Engineer 📕Author 👶🏻Father 🏉Rugby Wing 🌿LEED AP & 🎧 Host of The Placemaking Podcast (@PlacemakingPod)

Joined June 2019
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Matthew Loos, PE
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16 Mar 2022
Welp, submitted an LOI for vacant land in a mid-sized downtown area. This is the first step for me as I make a journey into RE Development as a practicing Civil Engineer 👷‍♂️ Will continue to build this 🧵 as the journey continues to encourage others thinking of making the leap
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Most people think development starts with construction. It doesn’t. It starts with: 📋 Due diligence 📐 Zoning 💧 Utilities 📝 Easements 🌊 Floodplains 🚧 Site constraints The projects that look “easy” are often the result of months (or years) of invisible work. What’s something about your profession people never see? #Development #CivilEngineering
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One thing I’ve learned from working on projects across Arkansas: People don’t remember infrastructure. They remember places. 🌳 A park 🚶 A comfortable sidewalk 🚲 A trail connection 🏛️ A public plaza The engineering matters because it creates the foundation for those experiences. What’s the most memorable public space in your city? #Placemaking #UrbanDesign
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After more than a decade in civil engineering, here’s one lesson that keeps proving true: The hardest part of a project is rarely engineering. It’s alignment. 🤝 Owners 🏛️ Cities ⚡ Utilities 🚧 Contractors 🏘️ Neighbors The technical work is often the easy part. Getting everyone moving in the same direction is where projects succeed or fail. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve seen derail a good project? #Leadership #CivilEngineeri
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It’s been a while since I’ve been active here. For those who are new: 🏗️ Civil Engineer 📐 Site Design Group Leader at Olsson 📍 Licensed PE in AR, TX, and OK 🚶 Passionate about urban design, walkability, and great places Most of my day is spent helping turn ideas into real projects. Lately, I’ve also started pursuing small-scale development myself. I’m looking forward to sharing lessons from both sides of the table—the engineer and the developer. What are you working on right now? #CivilEngineering #UrbanDesign
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ust finished Building Optimism by @Cobylefko 📚—a must-read that reshaped how I see the built environment 🏙️. “Optimism is a choice. It’s also a design tool.” Big thanks to Wes Craiglow for the gift. Highly recommend! #Placemaking #UrbanDesign #CityBuilding
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Just wrapped up a great few days serving on the Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) for the Centerton Downtown Master Plan RFQ as part of Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas Small Cities Initiative. Centerton is at a pivotal moment—rapid growth without a true downtown -
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A huge thank you to the stakeholders who shared their insights during interviews, helping us better understand the community’s vision and needs. Walking through the existing downtown and exploring the possibilities for a new town center was inspiring.
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I’m excited to see where this journey leads. Looking forward to the next steps in this process and the positive impact it can have on Centerton’s future! #ULINWA #Placemaking #DowntownDevelopment #SmallCitiesInitiative
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Great catching up with @Cobylefko and hearing him share insights on building people-oriented neighborhoods with our @UrbanLandInst chapter! Always inspiring to see the passion and vision he brings to the table. #Placemaking #SustainableCommunities #ULI #NWA
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Thrilled to share my inaugural bike ride experience in Movement May, courtesy of the Trailblazers Organization! 🚴‍♂️ As a civil engineer deeply invested in transit solutions, exploring trails for transportation and commuting was a natural fit.
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The ride underscored the vital role of multi-modal transit in our communities, promoting sustainability and accessibility. Looking forward to leveraging this momentum to advocate for more bike-friendly infrastructure!
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Huge thanks to Ozark Regional Transit for providing a much needed lift making my commute much easier! Thanks to Olsson for providing the full Bike Rack as well! #Trailblazers #Engineering #SustainableCommunities #NWArkansas #NWARealestate
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🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 We've just dropped a brand new episode of the Placemaking Podcast, and this one is not to be missed! 🚀 In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of small-scale development with none other than Jim Heid, FASLA, the author of "Building Small." 📚
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Join us as we explore the power of small-scale projects in shaping vibrant communities and creating meaningful places Tune in now to gain invaluable insights, inspiration, & practical tips from one of the leading voices in the field! Don't miss out on this enriching conversation
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🎙️ Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Our latest Placemaking Podcast episode is live, featuring a dynamic discussion with Josh Brooks, Co-Director at Sasaki's Denver, CO office.
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🏙️ Dive deep into the innovative Denargo Market masterplanning project in Denver, CO, as Josh shares insights into its transformative impact on urban development. 🌆 Discover the intersection of design, community engagement, and sustainability in creating vibrant, inclusive space
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Don't miss this enlightening conversation! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. 🎧 #Placemaking #Podcast #DenargoMarket #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #SasakiDesigns #DenverCO 🏗️🌳
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City Councils are such an interesting social experiment. You can learn so much about the society in which you live by attending.
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Everyone turns into an engineer and/or city planner during a planning commission.
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