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May 1, 2026

Between 2 Urns - Alan Howell

from Ramsey County History podcast Hosted by Ramsey County Historical Society

Alan Howell Episode 1's guest is St. Paul resident, Alan Howell. Alan brings more than 25 years of aviation design experience—and a decade of diverse creative work—to his role as Senior Airport Architect with the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Guided by a vision to create exceptional airport experiences that help Minnesota thrive, he leads the design and redevelopment of airport facilities with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Alan has contributed nationally to national programs, including chairing a leading guide on airport terminal restroom design and advancing conversations on accessibility beyond ADA standards. A past president of AIA Minnesota's Saint Paul chapter, he also serves on MSP Airport's Arts & Culture Committee, helping integrate public art into airport spaces. Outside of work, Alan restores his historic Saint Paul home and performs in a post-punk band, Mucilage—bringing creativity to everything he does. Between 2 Urns is hosted Youa Vang. Technical support and editing is provided by Chris Koza. Theme Song "Swaying Trees," is written by Chris Koza. Between 2 Urns is made possible by a grant from the Harlan Boss Foundation.

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