Future Forward: Meet our NWA Planners
Sharon Tromburg is the Senior Planner from the Planning and Community Development Division in Springdale, Arkansas.
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The more units, the lower the rent
Recent data revealed by the The Pew Charitable Trusts’ housing policy initiative. According to Pew, four jurisdictions — Minneapolis; New Rochelle, N.Y.; Portland, Ore.; and Tysons, Va. — zoning reforms “helped curtail rent growth, saving tenants thousands of dollars annually.”
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Expert urges NWA leaders to act on regional growth
The Northwest Arkansas region is slated to almost double in population by 2045.
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With new name and brand, Groundwork launches housing focused campaign
This past July 18, 2023, Groundwork-formerly known as the Northwest Arkansas workforce housing center— announced a name change, new brand and formerly launched their #FutureIsNow campaign.
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Springdale Mixed-Income Housing Development to Offer 30 Attainable Units for Region’s Workforce
Groundwork – previously the Northwest Arkansas workforce housing center – today announced its first investment in an attainable housing development to be constructed in Springdale. The development is supported by a $6.75 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation.
The project, dubbed “Big Emma” by its planners, is a 77-unit mixed-income apartment development located on Emma Avenue in downtown Springdale. The investment from Groundwork ensures 30 of the units will be permanently reserved for households earning below the area median income in Northwest Arkansas.
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