FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Northwest Arkansas residents are being invited to provide input on the region’s growth through the Growing Home NWA Roadshow, an eight-day series of meetings and events running Sept. 17–24.
The initiative is organized by the Northwest Arkansas Council and its workforce housing division, Groundwork, with planning and design firm DPZ CoDesign leading the effort, according to a news release.
The roadshow features 17 meetings across Benton and Washington counties to gather community input on housing, infrastructure, transportation and open-space priorities. The resulting regional growth strategy is expected by early 2026 and is intended to complement existing city and county plans.
The group's initial research identified housing affordability for working fam