Project Updates

Approximately 50 leaders from across Northwest Arkansas gathered June 22 to kick off the next phase of the Growing Home NWA regional growth strategy, shifting the conversation from planning to implementation. Hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Council and facilitated by DPZ CoDesign, the half-day workshop brought together representatives from local governments, employers, utilities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and community organizations to identify practi

Year-long effort shows how focused growth can lower costs and strengthen Northwest Arkansas. A regional growth strategy released today outlines how Northwest Arkansas can manage rapid growth, lower long-term costs and strengthen communities as the region approaches 1 million residents by 2050. The Northwest Arkansas Council’s Growing Home NWA regional growth strategy reflects more than a year of research, analysis and engagement with residents, local officials and business l

Growing Home NWA event convened on Jan. 14 at the Fayetteville Public Library, where more than 300 local leaders, elected officials and community stakeholders gathered to examine how growth patterns shape long-term infrastructure needs, fiscal sustainability and quality of life across the region.

Residents, officials and industry leaders explore policy tools to guide Northwest Arkansas’ future. The Growing Home roadshow concluded...

Team engages hundreds of stakeholders across the region. As the Growing Home roadshow moves through its final stops, the conversations...

In just a few minutes you can help shape the future of Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is growing fast, and that growth comes with...

Diverse groups across Northwest Arkansas share priorities and concerns. The Growing Home roadshow continued Sept. 19-20, with a full...

Residents and leaders weigh in on the challenges and choices facing the region. The Growing Home roadshow opened Wednesday, Sept. 17...

Input will help shape recommendations on housing, infrastructure, transportation and open space Northwest Arkansas residents are invited...

As part of its Northwest Arkansas Regional Growth Strategy initiative, the Northwest Arkansas Council and its project team completed a...

Northwest Arkansas is growing fast—with roughly 38 new residents every day. That kind of growth brings energy and opportunity, but it’s...