How Unified Leadership Across The City Is Transforming Topeka | Molly Howey

We share how a unified partnership model accelerates real wins for Topeka, from downtown housing to an aviation jobs strategy at Forbes Field. We also dig into Washburn’s rapid growth, youth sports momentum, and how small signals turn visitors into residents and founders.• How the Chamber, tourism, economic development, and downtown teams work as one• Visitor-to-resident pipeline and new immigrant-founded businesses• Housing demand across affordable, market-rate, and executive segments• Six-year downtown apartments deal with modern amenities• Shift to holistic economic development focused on place• MRO hangar strategy at Forbes Field and job creation• Downtown plateau and the push to a new level• Youth sports facilities and tournament potential• Washburn’s expansion, indoor track, and program agility• Developers attracted by historic buildings and value near the Capitol• Where to follow Greater Topeka Partnership updatesApply now at ChooseTopeka.com________________________________________0:00 - What The Partnership Includes2:07 - Why Unifying Groups Works3:16 - From Visitor To Resident To Founder4:18 - Housing Surge And Market Gaps6:00 - Six-Year Downtown Lofts Deal8:10 - Amenities, Location, And Local Impact9:01 - Stepping Into The CEO Role11:18 - Rethinking Economic Development13:30 - Wins, Realism, And Civic Pride15:05 - Airport Bet On MRO Jobs17:20 - Downtown Plateau And Next Level19:00 - Youth Sports As Growth Engine20:44 - Washburn’s Expansion And Reach23:10 - City-University Synergy25:05 - Rapid Fire: Local Favorites27:15 - Developers, Unity, And What’s Next29:00 - Where To Plug Into GTP________________________________________Beyond the Podcast: 🎙️Be sure to follow our Topeka Insider Socials below and check out our website for additional stories and articles pertaining to Topeka, KSWebsite -- https://topekainsider.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/topekainsider Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/topekainsider/Follow Your Hosts: 📱Follow both Justin & Jon on their personal socials to get connected. They would love to connect and answer any questions about the show or their day to day.Jon Griffith's Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/thejongriffith/Justin Armbruster's Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/armbruster_jdFor Any Inquiries, please DM @TopekaInsider on Instagram!