Polk Stanley Wilcox
Municipal Goals: Arkansas Cities Invest in Youth & Amateur Sports Facilities
Many Arkansas cities are building sports complexes as recreation and economic development hubs. The idea is to maximize revenue from tournaments and daily user fees, and to capitalize on growing sports tourism. read more >
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Monument to Survival: Blytheville Museum to Tell Cold War’s Story
Blytheville Air Force Base was a key Cold War nuclear launch facility for more than 30 years. The city will soon be home to the National Cold War Center, a $40 million project which could open as soon as 2027.
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Q&A: David Porter
The Polk Stanley Wilcox principal and CEO gives predictions for upcoming architecture trends. read more >
Developers Craft a Healing Habitat for Walton’s Medical School
Founder Alice Walton’s dream is to remake health care by training prospective doctors to treat patients’ through a “whole health” concept. The marching orders for the medical school’s architecture and landscaping were to complement and emphasize that concept. read more >
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Big Ideas for Downtown (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Arkansas’ most expensive highway construction project presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the capital city in an exciting way. But it will be up to local business and political leaders to seize the moment. read more >
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Arkansas AIA Announces Chapter, Design Award Winners
The Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently announced the recipients of its annual chapter and design awards. read more >
Tech Park Hears From Firms Competing to Design Phase 2
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board hears from three architectural firms vying to design the second phase of the $100 million, six-phase project. read more >
Architecture Firms Have Designs on Capitol Project
The idea of a multi-agency building northwest of the Capitol at the northeast corner of Bishop and West Third streets has attracted the attention of state and private interests. read more >
US Marshals Museum Announces CDI Contractors as Consultant
The U.S. Marshals Museum today announced it has named CDI Contractors of Little Rock as the construction consultant for its 50,000-SF facility and is working to complete the building's schematic architectural design. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
$50M Revitalization Plan Aims To Turn El Dorado into Cultural Mecca
With a declining population and an unstable job market, the city of El Dorado is investing in quality of life in an effort to boost its economy. read more >
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Stakes are High in $68M Renovation of Robinson Center
Robinson Center is a multipurpose venue. It must accommodate the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Broadway plays, Ballet Arkansas and commencement ceremonies — in addition to conventions and conferences — and each of these has different and sometimes even opposite technical requirements, particularly acoustical requirements. read more >
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Maverick Transportation Opens $4M Driving Training Center
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe was on hand as Maverick Transportation LLC of North Little Rock opened its $4 million driver training center on Thursday. read more >
by Marty Cook -