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I would think they would be welcome in that area; as long as they improve the area as a whole. Lots of people who live in the neighborhoods ear there work for companies that locate in those buildings. That area certainly is becoming an economic powerhouse. Now they just need to build condos on top of the mall!

Bubba, not taking you to be abrasive so no worries. A lot of the parks within the city have come from donations, previously a private park that was purchased in part or whole with tax dollars, or part of some requirement the city had that made someone give them land (guess you could call it a donation). Wilson Park for example was previously a private park before the city purchased it. Then someone donated even more land. Southpass park was originally "given" to the city... You are correct in that those parks are small. With so much land out that way, it would be nice if someone was nice enough to donate land for a park. Though, I am not sure that would be financially feasible to a lot of people; I can't even imagine how much property taxes have risen in that area over the last 10 years. Maybe you could get someone to start a private park in that area. Maybe something like what the guy that sold the extra land near southpass was doing or a group that raised money to purchase part of Mt. Sequoyah. Guess I am no help. Sorry.

Bubba, I am not trying to argue with you but how do you mean fastest growing? I do know that the area has seen a lot of growth but does it equate into a larger commercial/residential/traffic/dollar amount or is it just overall amount of land being developed? Outside of the links I would think that any of the recent college apartment complexes would equal most of the $value for most of the development in West Fay. I could certainly be wrong since I have not looked. As for parks, there is the "Common Greenspace", the "Floodway Recreation Greenspace", "Bryce Davis Park", Red Oark Park", Bundrick Park", and the Dog park... Then you have "The Links at Fayetteville Golf Course", and the "Razorback Golf Course". You also have the various playgrounds in the area, some public, some private. I will agree that bike lanes are a little sparse in that area, but they certainly do have them.

Bentonville plans to expand downtown beyond Square. http://5newsonline.com/2014/01/22/bentonville-plans-to-expand-downtown-beyond-square/

Its about 1/2 a mile... Depending on where the actual center of the interchange will be. I didn't realize that they were going to have the exit head east as well. Thought it would be a West bound exit only. It will force NWACC to stay within a much smaller space unless they want to cross a major thoroughfare to get to the rest of campus. It will also change that neighborhood a lot when all of that traffic dumps onto that road. On the side, is the construction by the Lowell exit part of the expansion to 6 lanes through there? I drive through there several times a day and am terrified each time. People don't pay attention and end up in my lane while they are passing me going 80.

http://www.nwacc.edu/web/stunewspaper Little tidbit about the 8th street exit that's coming.

Salt kills the road, your car, and is said to be hard on the environment... But I don't think that is why they didn't lay any.

Ha. Political push... But are you sure you wanted to vote yes? Sometimes them there new fangled computers can be tricky. Just messing with you zman. I am not void of voicing my political voice either. I, however voted.... Nothing :-( I am not registered in Fayetteville anymore.

See, mixed reception. We could get into the statistics and cost vs. ridership and have a strong argument for both sides. Would be nice if the city sold the land needed to a private company so they could build one..... Then it wouldn't matter at that point. Bit the response that was giving by someone in a position to matter was that such a system might detract, financialy, from a more regional transit approach.

This was mentioned a few years back with mixed reception. I however think it would be a great idea but it would need to incorporate more residential areas.... So on top of what you mentioned it should go down Garland, and come back up Leverrett.

This was mentioned a few years back with mixed reception. I however think it would be a great idea but it would need to incorporate more residential areas.... So on top of what you mentioned it should go down Garland, and come back up Leverrett.

Is there any chance the southbound exit for 6th st/mlk will be fixed to keep these people in the morning from blocking all the lanes when they try to go to the end and cut over to turn left? It needs to be 3-5 lanes all the way down from the exit to the light. Can't tell you the number of times someone about had there rear end taken off because they stop to force there way in instead of going straight and turning around. Think a cop would sit looking for people obstructing the flow of traffic?

The problem with the passage of the sales tax for roads is that we don't really get the much more money. First problem is that the money is spread over the districts not where the money comes from or is needed. Second, there isn't much public input/oversight into the management of the AHTD since the positions are by appointment only. But to the question, I had heard at the beginning that a cosmetic median was a thought but haven't heard anything since; I don't anything with a cosmetic emphasis will be created :-(

Now that we have even higher sales taxes for roads (still don't know why they didn't just raise the fuel taxes. Buy fuel to use on roads so that should pay for the roads....) any chance we can get the state to re-work the funding formula? I love driving in the middle of nowhere in Arkansas b/c you see no cars and have some of the best roads to drive on. I now live in Bentonville and work in Farmington. It is amazing how much traffic there is on 540. It reminds me of living in Little Rock and Seattle. Backed up for 30+ miles. For everyone who travels North in the morning and South in the evening without someone to drive you then I am sorry. This is the second time in my life I have had a commute longer than 5 minutes. It would drive me insane if I had the stop and go the whole way. Basically I am trying to say that we need to come up with a way to widen 540 to 8 lanes and create appropriate interchanges.

According to Pizza Hut's map that's in their waiting room there is supposed to be a road that connects from South Shackleford (the light that goes to Wal-Mart) around Cook Lake the up to around W. 24th St. Does anyone know anything about this? Was it something that was planned at one time? A road there would make my bike ride to work much easier.

I think the underground lot is something worth looking into. As far as the spring, I am sure it could be worked around. We could even keep something similar to the open stream we have now. I could be wrong but I don't think we could be hurting that area much more than it was hurt when the current lot was built. My thoughts on the below ground idea, if it is actually feasible, are: 1) It would still allow festivals and other functions to utilize the space at street grade (better visibility and safety) 2) Could still utilize the bottom floor for parking during events that utilize the top floor. Could further utilize the bottom floor for more vendor space if needed. (deck would be built with about 1-2 feet at street level for bottom floor so you could still see in from the street). 3)Should be a cheaper option than building up. 4) Would look better (won't have a terrible looking concrete building or have to spend money on facade). I could keep going. Not sure if it is the best option but so far it is the one I like the most aside from promoting alternative transportation anyways. I, however, don't like how the current administration is going about things. I just hope I am still a registered voter come new elections.... Just saying.

Some interesting information about the old post office. Sorry if this has been posted already; the search function doesn't work correctly on my phone TIMELINE Old Post Office March 1, 1907: The deed to the old post office property is transferred to the federal government at a nominal price of 50 cents. July 15, 1911: After more than two years of construction, a new post office in the downtown Square officially opens for business. March 21, 1957: A retired mail carrier fires a 12-gauge shotgun at another postal employee, reportedly because of a long-standing “family misunderstanding.” May 19, 1963: A new post office opens on Dickson Street. U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright gives the dedication address. July 22, 1974: Members of the Fayetteville Housing Authority, city Board of Directors, Arkansas Office of Housing and Urban Development and concerned residents meet to determine the fate of the now-vacant old post office building. An urban renewal plan for the property had previously called for it to be razed, putting parkland in its place. Aug. 27, 1974: The old post office is added to the National Register of Historic Places, meaning federal funds cannot be used to tear down the building. Nov. 11, 1977: According to Washington County property records, Donald and Edna Bumpass purchase the old post office building for $42,500. Feb. 28, 1978: The Fayetteville Board of Directors accepts the dedication of the land around the old post for use as a city park. May 22, 1979: The Old Post Office and Gathering Place restaurant and club officially opens for business. Fall 1997: The Hog City Diner begins operating in the old post office building. June 4, 2002: The operators of the Hog City Diner are evicted for non-payment of back rent. September 2004: Sodie’s Fountain and Grill becomes the anchor tenant for the old post office, before ceasing operations in spring 2006. August 2007: Urban Table Bar & Grill opens before officially calling it quits Jan. 1, 2009. Source: Staff Report

It is a shame that the complex is so empty with so much traffic from JCPenney and now Wal-mart (and with a bus route, though I think it should have stopped at the stairs at the end of the parking lot...). There was some survey work being done a few weeks ago in the empty lot in-front of Copland's and in the roundabout by JCP but that is about all I have noticed. Even 75% is low. Very sad.

Could they just not put in an elevated line? Seattle has this monorail, or even an ELR like this here. I could see this being an issue for people though. I wonder if they could just build the line over the highway?

Regional Light Rail Transit Study Wins 2010 American Architecture Award Thought it was worth sharing. Do you think it might help getting it actually built in the next 20 years or so?

I was actually gettingon here to mention the Sale Barn site. Glad someone else thought of it! Thereis room at the current location with proper renovation/street removal. Thecity/WAC might have to purchase a few homes to clear a block but it is still anoptimal location considering the room. And with parking, even if the WAC endsup with a dedicated lot/parking deck there will still be enough for the rest ofthe area (you are welcome to disagree but you are wrong, there is enough room). In all reality, theSale Barn is one of the best locations for these reasons: · Proper Funding ifA&P, UofA, City Council get onboard.· Adequate size forbuildings & expansions. Could also lease extra parking space from neighbor businessesif wanting to cut down on initial construction costs.· Fayetteville has shown initiativeto create a lucrative relationship with the WAC. (original land grant, offer ofparking lot usage, public statements of intent….)· The WAC is already knownas a high class facility, keeping that in Fayetteville would maintain thatidea.· The UofA is a constantsource of support. The UofA actively encourages students to attend events andhas even purchased numerous tickets for students.· Great access by road andFayetteville has the only Mass transit setup, and we have two companies thatoperate here and actual cabs! It is also close to the railroad tracks in theevent that light rail ever happens. · The vibe of Fayetteville is alreadyestablished with the atmosphere of the Square & Dickson St. being close by.· The Mill District has already beenestablishing its identity as an artsy area and already has a few restaurantsnearby with much room for new support businesses.· The area is also safe (when I lived inFayetteville I would jog through the area several nights out of a given month).· Offers great views ofDowntown Fay, the nationally recognized Fayetteville Library, possibly theUofA, the National Cemetary, Mt Sequia, and South & South East Fayetteville. In conclusion,Fayetteville has many options available for an adequate expansion site. Even ifthe location is not on Dickson St.

I like that we have Public Housing in downtown Fay (Hillcrest) (Though, I highly disagree with how public housing is administered or for that matter most welfare programs but that is a different subject). The tower does look visually run down but that could be fixed with an exterior wash and paint. It isn't a historic building so they wouldn't have to use any expensive repair options for the sake of preserving its historical value. Also, I have not heard much about it having a bad rep. Of course, it is public housing but have you been to any of the other public housings in Fay? They even have a bad vibe about them. But anyways, Hillcrest was recently given $556,800.00 for energy efficient upgrades. What is the history of Hill Crest? I have heard a few things but know little. I know it has won several awards for flowers or something.

I know the city owns the WAC lot (including Grubs) and the parking to the west along the tracks, but what else does the city own? Does it own this parking lot and any of the residential lots here? Also, does the city own the other WAC building to the West of the link I provided? I tried looking at the city maps to determine what lots it has controll over but didn't see what I needed. This kind of goes with the post I just made in the Fayetteville post about the city hospital.

So, I was talking to my father today and he said that the city hospital shut down last week and they fired all the employees. Anyone know if this is true or not. The place is here. I know the place is old so it wouldnt suprise me. On a side note, does anyone know if this place is private, city, or state owned?

http://www.nwanews.com/news/2009/nov/09/council-discuss-light-rail-system/?