Housing

A 30-mile walk from Bentonville to Fayetteville brought residents, advocates and people who’ve experienced homelessness together to raise awareness about the region’s rising housing crisis.

The Urban Land Institute of Northwest Arkansas will host its 2025 Place Summit on Nov. 12 in Fayetteville. University of Washington professor Gregg Colburn discusses housing policy, public investment and what Northwest Arkansas can learn from other growing regions.

Two Northwest Arkansas nonprofits, Bring It Home Inc. and Excellerate Foundation, are developing new models to make housing more attainable — from community land trusts in Springdale to teacher housing at McAuley Place in Bentonville.

On today's show, we hear about how local organizations are developing innovative solutions to address affordable housing in northwest Arkansas. We also learn about a celebration of Dia de Muertos with traditional Mexican music and dance this weekend in Springdale. Plus, exploring folk magic in the Ozarks at the Fort Smith Museum of History.

The Northwest Arkansas Council’s housing initiative, Groundwork, is hosting its annual summit with experts from Utah, Fayetteville and beyond to share solutions for affordable housing and sustainable growth.

On today's show, we hear how a housing summit this fall will host national experts to help tackle regional problems. Plus, Google is building a billion-dollar data center in Arkansas. We also go "The Other Way" with Becca Martin Brown.

Marlee Stark, Fayetteville’s new chief housing officer, discusses housing challenges, future needs, and how the city plans to work with the community and the University of Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear a conversation with Fayetteville's first chief housing officer, Marlee Stark. Plus, the NWA Book Fest is expanding its lineup to include a day dedicated to children's literature. Also, a rundown of the week ahead in live music.

On today's show, we learn about a new affordable housing community opening in West Fayetteville. Plus, a new tunnel in Rogers is more than just a convenient bike route. Also, the next iteration of TEDxFayetteville is scheduled to take place at the Fayetteville Public Library.

State and regional officials held a ribbon cutting for the Cobblestone Farm Community last week. The affordable housing project in Fayetteville has 89 units and is already at full occupancy since opening to residents earlier this year.