In the last 21 years, Chaffee Crossing has had an estimated $1.85 billion in capital investments. And projects are still rolling in on the former military land, including a rehabilitation hospital, manufacturing expansion, residential projects, and small businesses expected to be completed in 2021.
Things are heating up in spite of cold winter blast. The February newsletter catches up on some great announcements and new beginnings in the industrial, residential, health care, and commercial/retail sectors. We also take a look at the FCRA 2020 annual report and all the progress that took place in spite of a challenging global economy. Lookout 2021, here we come with gusto!
Western Arkansas was one of four areas of focus on Arkansas infrastructure in the “RechARge Arkansas: Regional Infrastructure Update” webinar, part of a series hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Walmart Inc., CenterPoint Energy, and Cox Communications.
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority was selected as the 2021 Non-Profit Business of the Year by Talk Business & Politics. TB&P created a video of acceptance speeches from the 2021 winners in lieu of a traditional awards ceremony.
ERC of Fort Smith purchased land from FCRA in 2020 to develop Regency Place, a new neighborhood in south Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith. The developer has announced that Rausch Coleman Homes of Fayetteville will be the exclusive builder for the development.
The HUB at Providence developer ERC has announced a new business is coming to the mixed-use development - Barrels & Brews Bottle Shop will open mid-2021 in The HUB, located on Wells Lake Rd., Fort Smith.
Construction cost increases for new homes, coupled with an influx of out-of-state buyers have added to the effects of the COVID pandemic to create even more demand for most homes in Fort Smith.
Chaffee Crossing is enjoying continued momentum with investors considering properties across the 7,000-acre development for a variety of uses, particularly in the Chaffee Crossing Historic District. This month our newsletter features property sales, growing educational opportunities, new neighborhoods, and the return of fun-filled events.
The inaugural class of Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) had their white coat ceremony Sept. 16, 2017. At 11 a.m. Friday (March 19), a celebrated Match Day was held in which students opened their envelopes to see where they would continue their education through a residency program.
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority
7020 Taylor Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72916
(479) 452-4554