Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith, Arkansas

A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY

Chaffee Crossing is the master-planned redevelopment of historic Fort Chaffee, located within the cities of Fort Smith and Barling in western Arkansas. Here, World War II-era buildings, museums, and cultural attractions blend with new housing, employment centers, elevated retail and restaurants, and entertainment venues to create a unique district.

Chaffee Crossing encourages adaptive reuse of older buildings, innovative mixed-use projects, and well-designed public spaces. Integrated residential, industrial, office, retail, medical, and recreational uses create a balanced, long-term growth pattern.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE CHAFFEE CROSSING

Large modern building with
Chaffee Crossing logo

BE A PART OF OUR CONTINUING GROWTH AND SUCCESS

Chaffee Crossing is a vibrant community that is connected by a network of over 20 miles of trails. It is home to a prestigious medical school that offers world-class education to students. The area boasts dozens of residential neighborhoods that are located within a 10-minute drive from the historic and entertainment districts, which provide ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and commercial services.

2800
Residential housing units
7000
Current population
3800
Existing workforce
1100
Students attending ACHE
5.7
million in taxes generated in 2025