🚀 In this episode, Craig Della Penna sits down with Scott Graves to explore how affordable housing, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and connected transportation networks can transform communities. Drawing on decades of experience in construction, mixed-use development, and economic research, Scott explains why housing and job creation must go hand in hand. He also shares how rail trails, walkable downtowns, and locally driven investment strategies are helping revitalize small cities and rural communities across New England.

🎧 Hosted by: Craig Della Penna

👤 Guest:🏡 Scott Graves – Principal, SMG Graves Associates | Construction Project Manager | Mixed-Use Housing Developer | Economic Development Strategist

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why affordable housing and quality job creation must be developed together

✔️ How mixed-use downtown developments benefit both young professionals and empty nesters

✔️ The economic value of rail trails, walkable communities, and connected neighborhoods

✔️ Why locally driven investment and entrepreneurship outperform grant dependency

✔️ Practical strategies for creating resilient small-town economies

🎵 Whether you're an investor, developer, planner, entrepreneur, or community leader, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Scott Graves:

🌐 Website → http://smgravesassociates.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/arewehereyetpodcast/
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