Richard Crabtree in the studio with Tom Carlson. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

Episode description: We're taking our top downloaded episode of 2023 out for another spin around the block for those who missed it the first go-around.

Springfield historian and real estate agent Richard Crabtree discusses how past development has shaped Springfield, its neighborhoods and some of the present challenges facing the city’s future growth.


About the podcast: In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Hauxeda.

About the host: Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Hauxeda. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009.