Matthew Loos, PE

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

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

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

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.

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 -

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

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

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!

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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🎙️ 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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🏙️ 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

🎙️ Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Our latest Placemaking Podcast episode is live, featuring a dynamic discussion with Josh Brooks, Co-Director at Sasaki's Denver, CO office.

City Councils are such an interesting social experiment. You can learn so much about the society in which you live by attending.

Everyone turns into an engineer and/or city planner during a planning commission.

Random observation: It seems like real estate professionals have no more than 2 degrees of separation across the industry. Is it just that they are generally better at networking and marketing themselves? Or Is it just a smaller passionate community than most?

@carywesterbeck For sure! What’s not to love? Such cool machines.

When your son asks you to build him a Bulldozer for his Halloween Costume, you can’t say “No”…👷🏽‍♂️🚜 This Halloween was a blast to say the least. We got to spend some quality in #engineering the costume over the last week and he had a blast “scooping” up candy as we walked the neighborhood. These days will fly by. You have to spend some time enjoying time with your loved ones when you can and enjoy the little moments that make life so special. Tried to give the @CaterpillarInc name justice with this project. Hope we nailed it! Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Looking forward to next years “project”.

I’ve got a 3 hour road trip from a project site. Feel free to AMA Civil Engineering related, be happy to answer!