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Brian Garvey and Allison Vandever to Present at 2025 Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association Conference

Sep 28, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 2 | 9:45–10:45 AM 

Making Waves - Creating Regional Destinations for Aquatics

Join Principal Brian Garvey, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP and Confluence’s Hank Moyers as they dive into the design and impact of three recently completed aquatic centers across the Midwest. Learn how thoughtful design creates destinations that serve all ages and abilities.

 

Thursday, Oct. 2 | 4:00–5:00 PM

Fitness and Recreation for All: Community Driven Design, Operational Excellence

In this session, Principal Brian Garvey and Senior Project Manager Allison Vandever will illustrate to attendees how community-driven priorities lay the foundation for successful financial operations. Case studies will show how good design and smart planning with variety and creative programming contributes to a healthy bottom line where revenue exceeds expenses and stimulates growth.

 

Friday, Oct. 3 | 9:00–10:00 AM 

Recreation Construction Projects – Maximize Value with Design and Delivery Methods

Attendees will gain understanding of the project delivery methods available to municipal parks and recreation departments. Principal Brian Garvey and Senior Project Manager Allison Vandever will teach attendees how to leverage design and collaboration to maximize value in a variety of capital improvement projects and long-term operations.