Repurposing in Rogers: How an Art Deco-style automobile dealership became a museum.
In 1947, Newt Hailey built a new Art Deco-style building in downtown Rogers to house his...
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Woven together: Creating a tapestry of equity through the arts.
Black. Southern. Woman. Poet. Activist — these are just a handful of the identities that are an...
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The Haywood: Delayed by the coronavirus, it’s finally time for a stay at the new El Dorado hotel.
In January 2019, a press release announcing the groundbreaking of The Haywood hotel in El Dorado...
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Heroes Live Here: Jonesboro project gives homeless veterans a fresh start.
Harold Copenhaver and Harold Perrin hold a lot in common. Besides sharing the same first name,...
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Lights, Camera, Action! Growing the film and music industry in Arkansas.
The creative economy is one of Arkansas’s largest economic sectors, employing thousands of people....
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Delta Dawning: Faded company town finds new life.
Norbert Mede was born and raised on the West Coast, where he spent years in a multifaceted career...
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Weekend warriors: The power of tactical urbanism.
The world wrestles with the challenges of a global pandemic without the opportunity to travel....
Read MoreMena: Heart of the Ouachitas: Natural beauty is a boon for business.
The Ouachita Mountains attract visitors from surrounding states and beyond. They come for the autumn colors, scenic vistas, pristine waterways, abundant wildlife, whitewater rafting and ATV trails. Mena is in the heart of the...
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Revitalization How to build better neighborhoods.
The difference between revitalization and gentrification is not always apparent or easy to...
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How entertainment districts drive development: Springdale offers a case study.
Shared outdoor public space/entertainment districts are catalysts for urban development. 2020...
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