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Development

Mixed-Income Housing Development Planned For Downtown Springdale

Groundwork — previously the Northwest Arkansas Workforce Housing Center — has announced its first investment in an attainable housing development in Springdale.

• Building the Community: The project, known as "Big Emma," will consist of a 77-unit mixed-income apartment development located on Emma Ave. in Downtown Springdale. Thanks to a $6.75m grant from the Walton Family Foundation, 30 of the units will be permanently reserved for households earning below the area median income.

• A Way Forward: Acting as a model for future projects, Groundworks’s first development aims to provide perpetually affordable housing options for teachers, nurses, and manufacturing workers near the amenities of city centers, like grocery stores, health clinics, and recreation opportunities.

Watch a short video to see early renderings of the Big Emma project HERE.

Restaurant News

Wine Spectator Recognized Two Northwest Arkansas Establishments in its 2023 Restaurant Awards

Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, included two Northwest Arkansas spots in its 2023 Restaurant Awards, which honors the world’s best restaurants for wine.

• Wine World: The 2023 Restaurant Awards recognized 3,505 establishments from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide. Only three Arkansas restaurants made the list, two of which are in Fayetteville, just half a mile away from one another.

• Faytown: Bordinos Restaurant & Wine Bar and Vetro 1925 each received the Award of Excellence for their well-chosen assortment of quality producers and intentional pairing ability to their menus.

If that gets you in the mood for good wine, Art of Wine: Uncorked! at Walton Arts Center is this weekend! Get tickets HERE.

(Cheers to our reader Lauren, who won tickets in our Instagram giveaway! 🍷)

Community

The Rogers Historical Museum Presents "Toys Well Played" Exhibit

Step back in time and relive the joy of childhood at the Rogers Historical Museum's Toys Well Played exhibit, showcasing a nostalgic collection of toys spanning from the 1890s to the early 2000s.

• Toy Story: Discover the magic of a bygone era as you explore a wide range of toys, including a turn-of-the-century "frozen Charlotte" doll, a mid-20th-century train set, iconic 1980s pop culture toys, and early Barbie doll replicas.

• Hand-me-downs: The toys on display once belonged to children right here in Rogers, and now they are preserved for all to enjoy. Explore the history of American toys, the evolution of homemade to mass-produced playthings, and how toys and play reflect our culture.

The nostalgia trip kicks off Jul 22 at the Rogers Historical Museum. Plan your visit HERE.

Highlight

The Anthony Timberlands Center Receives International Honors

Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas received two international honors from the World Architecture Festival 2023 — taking home the WAFX award in the Building Technology category and being named a finalist in the Future Projects: Education category.

• Trophy Shelf: These accolades follow the center's previous recognition by The Architectural Review as the Overall Winner in the AR Future Projects Awards 2023 and the winner for the Education category.

• If You Build It: Designed by Grafton Architects and Modus Studio, the center will promote sustainable construction materials and educate design students on the use of wood in construction. With its focus on Arkansas-sourced timber, the center supports the state's commitment to sustainability and the emerging timber economy.

Read more about this groundbreaking project’s impact on the region HERE.

Sports

Razorback Athletics: Looking Back and Blazing Forward

Having a hard time waiting for fall sports to take off? Pass the time a little faster by reliving last year’s highlights with Hunter Yurachek and Tera Talmadge in the Best of Razorback Athletics Series — a celebration of memorable moments and accomplishments from the 2022-23 season.

• Good Year: Last year was filled with record-breaking performances, including 2 NCAA Championships, 5 SEC Championships, 11 Top-25 National Finishes, a second-straight bowl game victory, a third-straight Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, and the first NCAA Volleyball Tournament match win in 18 years.

• Recap: Relive those incredible moments across four episodes, roughly 20min long each, as Yurechek and Talmadge discuss the full spectrum of Razorback athletics — and a preview of what to expect this year.

Razorback Soccer and Volleyball start next month! Get your tickets HERE.

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• 🛝 Park it: Fayetteville is taking public input for the Walker Park master plan. Vote for your favorite amenities to make it into the park update!

• 🎙️ Award-winning journalism: Three journalists with KUAF, our local National Public Radio affiliate, won state and national awards during the annual National Federation of Press Women convention in Cincinnati.

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