ARDOT plans for a 13.5-mile extension of Interstate 49 that will connect Chaffee Crossing section to Interstate 40 and the northwest Arkansas market are moving forward. Funding for the project will be a combination of federal and state dollars.
Chaffee Crossing saw unexpected growth in 2021, bringing in money, jobs and experiences affecting the River Valley and its residents.
Folks in Fort Smith will have another — and much larger — spot for their puppies to roam free when the new dog park opens this summer.
Details of a collaborative effort by the city of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, and the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) plans for a new dog park slated to open this summer in Chaffee Crossing were released Monday (Jan. 31).
(January 31, 2022) - Fort Smith, AR. The City of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, and Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Area (FCRA) announce plans for a new dog park slated to open later this summer in Chaffee Crossing. The joint partnership plans to construct the new dog park on 24-acres of open space at the intersection of Fort
As Fort Smith moves into the future, it is relying on its strong and significant ties to its past. Much of the commercial and residential growth in the River Valley has come from the area's economic hot spot: Chaffee Crossing.
From factory expansions to a proposed movie studio, 2021 has been a year of major growth for Chaffee Crossing.
The consensus is that completion of the Interstate 49 corridor in Western Arkansas is essential to providing all the necessary components that will allow the Fort Smith metropolitan area to reach its maximum economic potential.
During its regular monthly meeting in July, the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board approved the contract for sale of a parking lot on Ellis St.. Rival CRE - Commercial Real Estate Developer is purchasing the parking lot for public parking that will also serve its residents living in The Barracks at Chaffee.
Editor's note: This is the first installment in a series on the cost of living in the Fort Smith area.
The booming housing market draws more than just homeowners to Chaffee Crossing. With walking trails, shopping centers featuring local small businesses, and the Huckabee River Valley Nature Center, renters find a community that meets every need.