The Future of Housing in Northwest Arkansas
In a four-part series, Axios NWA explores how housing affordability, policy decisions, infrastructure capacity, and economic pressures are shaping the future of housing in Northwest Arkansas.
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Building the Future of the NWA Mircale
What does it take for a fast-growing region like Northwest Arkansas to sustain prosperity without losing affordability? Cullum Clark tackled that question in his presentation at the Groundwork Housing Summit, offering lessons from across the country and eight guiding principles for future growth.
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The Future is Modular: Rethinking how we Build
The Future Is Modular panel explored how factory-built housing can deliver high-quality, affordable homes faster and at scale. Featuring insights from a city planner, developer, and nonprofit, the discussion highlighted how updated codes, public-private partnerships and rethinking outdated perceptions can unlock modular housing’s full potential.
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Update from the National Housing Crisis Task Force
The National Housing Crisis Task Force is redefining how communities tackle housing affordability. Insights from the 2025 Groundwork Housing Summit show how collaboration can move housing solutions from concept to reality.
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Lessons from Utah’s Regional Approach to Growth
In the late 1990s, Utah faced a pivotal moment. Rapid growth, rising concerns about air quality and increasing pressure on infrastructure led communities to ask a fundamental question: How should we grow? Ted Knowlton from the Wasatch Front Regional Council shared his experience at the 2025 Groundwork Housing Summit
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Future Forward: Meet a Tontitown Planner
Meet Brad Spurlock, a city planner for Tontitown
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Future Forward: Meet a Lowell Planner
Meet Karen Davis, the Lowell Planning and Community Development Director
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Re-Regulating for Housing Attainability: Insights from Eric Kronberg
Zoning plays a powerful role in determining whether a community can meet the housing needs of its residents. In a recent Groundwork webinar, Re-Regulating for Housing Attainability and Economic Opportunity, Eric Kronberg explained how outdated codes restrict affordable housing choices - and how smart, intentional reforms can help communities thrive.
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Supporting Rural Communities through Innovative Solutions at Communities Unlimited
Audra Butler of Communities Unlimited touches on the housing issues found in rural areas and creating solutions fit for each unique community.
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Future Forward: Meet a Centerton Planner
Meet Lorene Burns, CFM the Centerton Planning Director and Floodplain Manager
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National Housing Crisis Task Force State and Local Action Plan
The National Housing Crisis Task Force released a comprehensive State and Local Housing Action Plan, highlighting 15 actionable tools for leaders to address the housing crisis across land use, capital, construction, regulation, and governance. This guide empowers state and local governments to take immediate, community-driven action.
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Habitat for Humanity on Building Homes, Hope, and Community in Northwest Arkansas
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas CEO, Ashley Wheeler, discusses the importance of community and the role of collaboration when it comes to tackling the region's current housing crisis.
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