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Growth is inevitable. Collaboration is intentional. Let's talk. Jump to Intro Growing intentionally to preserve and enhance the region we love. Over the course of 2025, we’re convening a year-long community conversation on future growth in Northwest Arkansas. Together, we’ll chart a collaborative path forward, developing locally-customized, regionally-coordinated strategies that maintain the autonomy of our communities, preserve the charm of our surroundings, cultivate economic opportunity, expand housing options and enhance the efficiency and convenience of our daily lives. LEARN MORE PARTICIPATE LATEST UPDATES A Wild and Green Region We live outdoors. From our iconic Ozark landscape and world-class recreation, to clean water and hunting, quality of life in Northwest Arkansas is inextricably linked to the health of our natural environment. So are key economic drivers like rural jobs and tourism. Our region’s future depends on us guiding our growth to enhance the very qualities that make this place so desirable. An Opportunity-Rich Region We work together to create opportunity at every level, from Fortune 500 companies to family-run small businesses. Our region’s strong job growth, ranked among the top 10 nationally, is a point of pride. But as more people move here to join the workforce, we’re reminded that a thriving region needs more than just jobs. It also needs attainable housing and a high quality of life for everyone who calls this place home. A Friendly and Familiar Region We celebrate family and friends in neighborly places that feel like home. Where neighborhoods are familiar, the views bring comfort, and a sense of belonging runs deep. But when growth goes unchecked, that sense of place starts to erode. Generic buildings and disconnected development begin to replace the character and charm that define our communities. A Region on the Move Mobility is about more than roads. It's about having real choices for how and when you get to the people and places that matter. Whether it’s getting to work, meeting up with friends, or enjoying all our region has to offer. A thriving Northwest Arkansas is one where people can move freely and efficiently, in all kinds of ways Participate Online Survey: Community Growth and Development Closed Onward Ozarks: Regional Growth and the Future of NWA Podcast [Recorded] View No events at the moment Catch Up on the Latest News Roadshow Finale in Springdale Marks Turning Point for Growth Strategy Residents, officials and industry leaders explore policy tools to guide Northwest Arkansas’ future. The Growing Home roadshow concluded... Growing Home NWA Project Team ‘Growing Home’ Roadshow Nears Tonight’s Closing Team engages hundreds of stakeholders across the region. As the Growing Home roadshow moves through its final stops, the conversations... Growing Home NWA Project Team Have You Taken the Survey? In just a few minutes you can help shape the future of Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is growing fast, and that growth comes with... Growing Home NWA Project Team VIEW ALL UPDATES

Northwest Arkansas Regional Strategy Northwest Arkansas offers more than scenic beauty. It’s a place where people find connection, culture and the opportunity to build a good life. Whether it’s time on the trails, local arts, or a strong sense of community, residents see the region as full of promise. Rooted in What Matters A Region on the Rise Northwest Arkansas is growing, driven by bold ideas, visionary leadership, and a strong spirit of collaboration. The region adds about 38 new residents each day and is on pace to surpass 1 million people by 2050. That momentum brings opportunity, but also pressure. Without a plan, housing costs rise, infrastructure strains, and the region risks losing what makes it special. The Northwest Arkansas Council launched Growing Home to help communities grow with intention. The strategy aligns infrastructure, housing and land use to support sustainable and inclusive growth. A Shared Effort to Shape What Comes Next Northwest Arkansas moves forward when people work together. Growing Home brings together city and county leaders, planners, state agencies and residents to address shared challenges and build regional solutions. A recent public opinion survey conducted by the Northwest Arkansas Council confirms the urgency of this work. Residents ranked housing affordability, traffic congestion and loss of green space as top concerns—reinforcing the need for coordinated action. The effort builds on years of collaboration and planning, with guidance from DPZ CoDesign , a national leader in planning and urban design. It is being led on behalf of the Council by Groundwork , a housing-focused initiative within the organization. This effort expands Groundwork’s purview beyond housing access to include broader issues of land use and growth, which are inextricably connected to the region’s ability to deliver a variety of housing options near jobs, services and lifestyle amenities. Planning for Opportunity in Every Community Housing, infrastructure and land use go hand in hand. Growing Home addresses them together to expand options for residents at every stage of life—young families, essential workers, older adults, and newcomers alike. The strategy explores models that preserve green space, strengthen regional connections, and help people live closer to work, schools and services. The goal is to shape growth in ways that reflect the region’s values while preparing for its future. Growth is Inevitable. The Outcome is Not. Northwest Arkansas will continue to grow. The region must choose whether to shape that growth with intention or let it unfold without a plan. The path forward calls for early action, strong partnerships and long-term thinking. Investing now in housing, infrastructure and community is the best way to protect what makes this place special. A Regional Process with Local Impact Growing Home includes public events, surveys and online tools to gather feedback from residents, employers, civic leaders and others. Updates and opportunities for input will appear on this site throughout 2025. The decisions made today will shape Northwest Arkansas for decades to come. Everyone has a role in building what comes next. LATEST UPDATES

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