Between 2 Urns - Alan Howell

Alan Howell Episode 1's guest is St. Paul resident, Alan Howell. Alan brings more than 25 years of aviation design experience—and a decade of diverse creative work—to his role as Senior Airport Architect with the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Guided by a vision to create exceptional airport experiences that help Minnesota thrive, he leads the design and redevelopment of airport facilities with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Alan has contributed nationally to national programs, including chairing a leading guide on airport terminal restroom design and advancing conversations on accessibility beyond ADA standards. A past president of AIA Minnesota's Saint Paul chapter, he also serves on MSP Airport's Arts & Culture Committee, helping integrate public art into airport spaces. Outside of work, Alan restores his historic Saint Paul home and performs in a post-punk band, Mucilage—bringing creativity to everything he does. Between 2 Urns is hosted Youa Vang. Technical support and editing is provided by Chris Koza. Theme Song "Swaying Trees," is written by Chris Koza. Between 2 Urns is made possible by a grant from the Harlan Boss Foundation.

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Between 2 Urns - Alan Howell is an episode from Ramsey County History podcast by Paul Nelson.

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This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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