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Downtown Fayetteville has grown over the last 20 years, almost doubling in population size according to census data shared by the Long-Range Planning department.   Since 2004, downtown Fayetteville has developed following a plan with six principles in mind; a superbly walkable environment; downtown living; smart parking; smart rules; and an experience economy  These principles…Continue Reading Fayetteville’s downtown master plan under rework by long-range planning department

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new mixed-use neighborhood is being considered near John L. Colbert Middle School in west Fayetteville. At the Sept. 16 Fayetteville City Council meeting, the city planning commission forwarded the motion to approve the plans proposed for the new project. A new mixed-use development is needed to balance out the current conventional…Continue Reading Rupple Road Development Takes Shape

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A new housing destination was proposed in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Vice President of Development for Next Chapter Neighborhoods, Andrew Malzer from Evans, Georgia, presented a proposal for his company at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council.  The proposal outlined a 276-rental home community on the west side of Fayetteville. Malzer is a developer…Continue Reading New Rental Housing Option Proposed for Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – It’s no secret that Fayetteville is experiencing a housing crisis, and in a constantly growing city, residents are struggling to find a solution. One proposed solution drew criticism when presented to the Fayetteville City Council on Sept. 16. A vote on the proposal did not take place and the matter was tabled…Continue Reading Housing development request raises concerns for community 

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new housing development that would affect the Crystal Springs neighborhood off North Raven Lane was on the agenda at a Fayetteville City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16.  The housing development was proposed by a company called Next Chapter Neighborhoods. Next Chapter Neighborhoods builds rental communities that feature one- to four-…Continue Reading Fayetteville City Council Considers New Rental Community