Big Changes Ahead for College Ave in Fayetteville

College Ave is on the brink of transformation following a major zoning change approved by the Fayetteville City Council last October.

• An Urban Corridor: Once zoned strictly for commercial use, College Ave will now allow mixed-use developments that blend housing, shops, and pedestrian-friendly design. The shift is part of a broader vision to reimagine College Ave as a vibrant, livable stretch of the city.

• First Steps: Construction won’t happen overnight, but infrastructure improvements, from drainage to sidewalks, are already underway between North and Sycamore, with plans to finish by January 2026.

Learn what’s changing, what’s allowed, and how it could reshape the city’s core in NWA Look HERE.