Arkansas River Trail
Outdoor Recreation Fuels Arkansas Tourism Boom Post-Pandemic
The pandemic reshaped the tourism landscape in Arkansas, but as the state began to recover, cities adapted and redefined their approach. read more >
by Marty Cook -
‘I Had A Vision’ (Editorial)
Cameron Smith had charm. We’d like to think we’re immune to charm, but the plain fact is that we’re not. read more >
Southwest Trail Project Gets $2M in Federal Grants
Half the funds will go toward restoring the historic Saline River Bridge near Benton. read more >
Delayed Argenta Development Starts With a Trio of Projects
Apartments, townhomes make up $6.8 million plan for dormant area of North Little Rock. read more >
by George Waldon -
Monde Group Unveils $30M Sylvana Project around Rockwater
Phase 2 of the 41-acre Esplanade District in North Little Rock on the Arkansas River will encompass a quartet of four-story apartment buildings and a rooftop bar. read more >
by George Waldon -
New Projects Follow $43M Harbor Town
The first new house built in the neighborhood immediately east of downtown Little Rock since 1995 is occupied, and scores of apartments will be ready within weeks. read more >
by George Waldon -
Shift Cyclery to Put Bikes & Beer on Tap
Frank Webber envisions Shift Modern Cyclery as “less of a bike shop and more of a gathering place for cyclists,” serving local beer, wine and snacks. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Rockwater Village Draws More Residents
The North Little Rock residential development along the Arkansas River proves appeal of traditional homes. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
More Front Porches Coming to Rockwater Village
The near build-out of The Residences at Rockwater is putting new development activity in play for North Little Rock’s Lower Baring Cross neighborhood. read more >
by George Waldon -
Slideshow: As Broadway Bridge Rises, Drivers Plot New Route
The steel pieces floating on barges in the Arkansas River at downtown North Little Rock look like “a giant Erector Set,” but by next summer they are expected to form the basket-handle arches of the new $98.4 million Broadway Bridge. read more >
North Little Rock: Actually, It Is Easy Being Green (Green Initiatives (Over 20K) | Winner)
The choice of North Little Rock as a 2011 City of Distinction in the category of green and energy conservation initiatives was an easy one. City government not only goes green itself, but encourages residents to go green. In fact, it makes it easy for them to do so. read more >