Scaling Regional Infrastructure Through Systems Innovation
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) and FUSE are working together to help the region's Council of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organization keep up with one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Northwest Arkansas spans several mid-sized cities and 39 local jurisdictions, each with its own leadership and... Read more
Delivering Missing-Middle Housing through Small-Scale Development
The City of Rogers and FUSE are working together to help Rogers move from policy readiness to real housing production. The City has already adopted a form-based code that allows a wider range of housing types and launched Pattern Zones, a publicly funded library of pre-approved designs for duplexes, accessory... Read more
Stormwater and Floodplain Modernization
The City of Centerton and FUSE are working together to bring Centerton's stormwater and floodplain systems in line with its rapid growth. As the headwaters of several watersheds, Centerton's decisions affect neighboring communities downstream, and effective floodplain management protects residents, especially lower-income households least able to absorb flood losses. The... Read more
Establishing a Stormwater Utility for the City of Rogers
The City of Rogers and FUSE are working together to give Rogers a durable way to pay for stormwater management as Northwest Arkansas continues to grow. The City has strong technical groundwork in place, including a completed citywide hydraulic model, a draft Municipal Stormwater Management Plan, and a dedicated stormwater... Read more
Building a Downtown Economy through Data-Driven, Strategic Growth
The City of Centerton and FUSE are working together to help Centerton catch its commercial development up to its fast-growing population. Residential growth has surged, but businesses haven't followed at the same pace, so many residents leave town for everyday shopping, dining, services, and work. That gap hits hardest for... Read more
Building a Stormwater and Floodplain Framework and Implementation Plan to Support Resilient Growth
The City of Bentonville and FUSE are working together to help one of the fastest-growing cities in Northwest Arkansas plan for stormwater at the scale its growth demands. Parts of Bentonville were built before modern detention standards, and legacy drainage systems weren't designed for today's heavier rainfall, while new development... Read more
Strengthening Regional Transportation Governance and Mobility
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) and FUSE are collaborating to help Northwest Arkansas move from coordinating transportation across many jurisdictions to delivering it at a truly regional scale. Growth has pushed commuting patterns, labor markets, and transportation needs well past individual city limits, and the region's largest cities... Read more