To develop a collaborative mechanism with the University of Arkansas to help strengthen its university-industry engagement. This industry liaison pilot will help the University of Arkansas and the region's industry engage each other and explore ways of collaboration which is mutually beneficial, spurring regional and statewide economic growth
To develop an entrepreneurial program, JumpStart Northwest Arkansas (JumpStart NWA), that will enable formerly incarcerated individuals to leverage entrepreneurship to create sustainable and livable incomes
To continue the implementation of a tailored, theater-based after-school program steeped in Delta culture, the fine arts disciplines of theater and film, and ACT preparation/academic enrichment
For master planning of the downtown "Quilt of Parks," a concept that threads together multiple downtown open spaces into a cohesive narrative, along with a full design of the 1-acre Dave Peel Park
To complete design documents for the 28th Street park trail extension and a conceptual design for the SW Bright Road bicycle and pedestrian connections