Sculpting the Future: Mayor Nathan See’s Vision for Pea Ridge

Summary

On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell spends time with Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See. Nestled beside Bentonville in Northwest Arkansas, Pea Ridge balances its rapid development with its rich history. In addition to being the gateway to Pea Ridge National Military Park, the city is located in close proximity to world-class businesses such as Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson Foods. It is just 40 minutes from the University of Arkansas and is surrounded by outdoor recreation and cultural amenities just a few minutes away, including the picturesque Beaver Lake and the globally acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Join James and Mayor See as they explore the trajectory of Pea Ridge’s expansion, both current and future, under the mayor’s visionary leadership.

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Show Notes

Timestamps in this blog are for the audio-only version of the podcast; video timing differs.

(0:59) Introduction to Mayor Nathan See

(6:49) The Story of Pea Ridge’s Growth

(10:06) Who Is Moving to Pea Ridge, Arkansas

(15:24) How Living in Pea Ridge Helps People Live Their Best Lives

(19:58) #LiveWorksHere Story

(23:29) About the Community Development Institute

(30:02) Collaborations between Pea Ridge and Bentonville

(34:09) Closing Questions

‍Links

James Bell 

Bentonville Economic Development 

Mayor Nathan See

City of Pea Ridge

Quotes

“Pea Ridge is a thriving community that has great opportunities for growth, family values and community involvement. That’s what we piece together as our scope of what we’re trying to go after as far as vision. That’s who we are, and that’s who we strive to be.” - Mayor Nathan See, (1:31)

“We want everybody to come in and be a part and be accepted into our city no matter their culture or their background or anything else. We want them to have a place to play at our parks and we want them to have a place to enjoy their families and friends and come together as a community at our community events.” - Mayor Nathan See, (11:03)

“Bentonville has great things going on from the murals to the mountain bike trails to sculptures, and that’s stuff we’re trying to bring to Pea Ridge.” - Mayor Nathan See, (30:35)