Tim Rosenbury is the director of quality of place initiatives for the city of Springfield. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

Episode description: What exactly IS “quality of place” in Springfield? Tim Rosenbury, director of quality of place initiatives for the city of Springfield, speaks with host Tom Carlson about long-term community development plans in store for our city, and discusses what he sees as the most important aspects of life in a thriving place to live.


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.