The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.
Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow! New episode drops every second and fourth Monday of every month.
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Sculptor’s Terms:
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) primarily works to ensure access to affordable housing, promote fair housing practices, and support community development. This includes providing funding for affordable housing programs, regulating the housing market, and assisting in disaster recovery efforts.Major Pro Tem -
A temporary or acting mayor, typically within a city council setting. The term "pro tem" is short for "pro tempore," a Latin phrase meaning "for the time being," indicating that the role is filled temporarily, often in the absence of the elected mayor. In many cities, the city council selects one of its members to serve as mayor pro tem, often the president of the council, to preside over meetings and act as mayor when the elected mayor is unavailable.
Meet Your Host
Alexis Williams
Alexis Williams is the Director of Operations at Twelfth Street Heritage Development Corporation and the passionate voice behind The City Sculptors Podcast. A lifelong advocate for community growth, Alexis has been a city sculptor since childhood, working alongside her family on neighborhood projects and grassroots initiatives that shaped her deep commitment to service.
With a heart for people and a vision for progress, she brings authentic conversations to the table, highlighting the changemakers, dreamers, and builders redefining what’s possible for Kansas City. Through every episode, Alexis invites listeners to see development not just as construction, but as transformation.
