Hiking safety in Northwest Arkansas: Lessons from Devil’s Den
A couple hiking with their two children in Devil’s Den State Park were found dead on a wooded trail in July. The incident sparked conversations about hiking safety and park security in Northwest Arkansas. Now, outdoor recreation leaders are reflecting on hiking safety, and, in a separate action, state legislators have approved measures to increase…Continue Reading Hiking safety in Northwest Arkansas: Lessons from Devil’s Den
Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit
BENTONVILLE, Ark.- Crystal Bridges opened their new exhibit entitled “Get in the Game: Sports, Art and Culture” on Sept. 13. The exhibit contains sports-themed art in the form of fashion, mixed media, tapestries, videos, paintings and more. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the exhibit has five sections: Winning and Losing, Field…Continue Reading Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit
More than a Mattress: How Furniture Friends Builds Community and Belonging for International Students
“When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like your own” (Leviticus 19:33-34 MSG). That’s the mission of Furniture Friends’ who find inspiration from this verse in Leviticus. This principle is what led Bill Moeller to start this organization…Continue Reading More than a Mattress: How Furniture Friends Builds Community and Belonging for International Students
Fayetteville’s downtown master plan under rework by long-range planning department
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
Rupple Road Development Takes Shape
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
New Rental Housing Option Proposed for Fayetteville
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
Housing development request raises concerns for community
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 City Council Considers New Rental 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
The Next Chapter of Living in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A developer, Next Chapter Neighborhoods, is planning to build a 49-acre rental community adjacent to Underwood Park. However, citizens and nearby neighbors of the park are concerned about the development’s impact on the area. The current plan includes 276 individual or single-family homes. This site for the development has room for around…Continue Reading The Next Chapter of Living in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Arts Council ponders the transfer of a student-made mural due condition and age
By J. Ross Packwood A certain piece of art at the Fayetteville Public Library is catching everyone’s attention. Along with many requests sent in by the public, this particular project was deeply evaluated during a recent Fayetteville Arts Council meeting on Sept. 17. The piece in question is called “We Are The Difference” and it was…Continue Reading Fayetteville Arts Council ponders the transfer of a student-made mural due condition and age