Finding the balance between code and human-centered design is crucial to a thriving community.
In this episode of Living a Good Life, Brad Fain sits down with Trevor Barger, Founder and CEO of Espiritu Loci Inc., to explore how zoning laws impact community development, walkability, and quality of life.
In this engaging conversation, Trevor Barger and Brad Fain dive into the delicate balance between structured city planning and the creative freedom needed to build vibrant, livable neighborhoods. Barger, a seasoned expert in land planning and design, sheds light on how city officials often lean on rigid zoning codes to maintain control and predictability. However, he points out that this standardization can come at a cost – limiting innovative architecture, stifling walkability, and ultimately diminishing the human experience that makes communities thrive.
The discussion highlights the importance of flexible, thoughtful planning that prioritizes how people live, move, and connect. Barger and Fain stress that while safety and efficiency are critical, they shouldn’t overshadow the goal of creating places where people genuinely want to live. By examining real-world examples and offering insight from years of professional experience, they make a strong case for zoning codes that support not just functionality, but also beauty, uniqueness, and well-being – core elements of truly Living a Good Life.
“Living a Good Life with Brad Fain” focuses on the process of design, innovation, and building community. Fain Signature Group has been a leading community builder in Prescott Valley since 1960 when Bill Fain established Prescott Valley. Today, downtown Prescott Valley, the Findlay Toyota Center, Civic Center, and Town Center are a part of what used to be grazing land of the historic Fain Rafter Eleven Ranch.
Fain Signature Group’s CEO, Brad Fain, invites residents as well as leadership to discuss the future of the Quad Cities and Central Arizona.
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About Talking Glass Media
Talking Glass Media’s multimedia network was launched by the Fain Signature Group in 2018 with the intention of providing positive media for the residents of central Arizona and beyond. “What we are accomplishing online with Talking Glass Media (TGM) is in lockstep with what we’ve been doing on the land for over 60 years at the Fain Signature Group, and that’s building community. TGM will always remain positive, focused on solutions, and collaboration in order to make a great life for all,” says Brad Fain, Publisher, TGM.
