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19 minutes ago, Architect said:

Nice.  Curious which was this is oriented on site....

It's not right across the street, more catty-corner to it.  It might take up the entire block surrounded by 7th St/College St/8th St/McClean St.  I would guess the front of it will face McLean St.  That would seem better to face that way instead of the industrial sites with barbwire fences on College Street.  That way, it could spur some development on the open lot across the street from it.  Also, on the first photo, the street to the left of the building appears to go down a slight hill.  This corresponds with the hill going down 7th street from McClean/7th St corner.  

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1 hour ago, skirby said:

Southern Tail Brewing plans on opening next year with a brewery and restaurant located at 900 East 9th.

From this;

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Looks like it will be a nice upgrade.  Will have a front row view of the new interstate-capped park if that ever happens. 

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The Clinton Presidential Center announces a major expansion. 
"The project will enhance the Clinton Center’s ability to host exhibitions, convene global leaders, and provide educational opportunities,"

There will also be a Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute. 
https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-08/clinton-presidential-center-announces-expansion?_amp=true

 

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On 1/12/2022 at 11:56 AM, skirby said:

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra  announced plans today to build a new headquarters on the grounds of Heifer International. The Stella Boyle Smith  Music Center will include the following according to the ASO:

  • a Grand Hall for rehearsals and concerts,
  • multiple on-site practice spaces,
  • state-of-the-art music classrooms,
  • a dedicated streaming studio to serve students across the state,
  • climate-controlled instrument storage,
  • and additional flexible space to serve future generations of Arkansans.     

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Tomorrow morning a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Stella Boyle Smith Music Center.

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Ground has been broken for the ASO building.

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Also, before the Planning Commission today is Lyon College's development plans for the Heifer Complex. The plans include the construction of two parking decks for 900+ cars. a Dental building, a Veterinary building, an Auditorium and retail space. In addition the street network will be expanded to include connections to 2nd and 4th Streets on the east side.

The East Village should be construction central for the next few years with the ASO project, Lyon College development, the Artspace development planed to start next year and the addition to the Clinton Library, which is in the planning stages.

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Artspace  rendering by AMR Architects

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Plans for Dental/Vet schools.  Lyon college released this photo.

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Building's 4 & 5 are parking garages.  2 is the College of Dentistry.  3 is the College of Veterinary Science.  1 & 7 are the current Heifer buildings.  Not sure what 6 is.  The building above #4 is the under construction Arkansas Symphony Orchestra building.  

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/lyon-college-new-veterinarian-school/91-2444b7e8-9562-4371-8ec9-f62d72e61c53

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On 10/10/2023 at 12:13 PM, MDC26 said:

Plans for Dental/Vet schools.  Lyon college released this photo.

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Building's 4 & 5 are parking garages.  2 is the College of Dentistry.  3 is the College of Veterinary Science.  1 & 7 are the current Heifer buildings.  Not sure what 6 is.  The building above #4 is the under construction Arkansas Symphony Orchestra building.  

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/lyon-college-new-veterinarian-school/91-2444b7e8-9562-4371-8ec9-f62d72e61c53

As of now this project is dead at the Heifer location.

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20 hours ago, skirby said:

As of now this project is dead at the Heifer location.

Yes, such a strange development.  How could both parties get that far in planning for it to fall apart?!  One interview I read said that Lyon still hoped to work it out (that Heifer is still their preferred site), but that they are committed to East Village and are looking at other properties in that area.  Who knows, maybe they'll work it out.

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On 9/14/2023 at 10:20 AM, skirby said:

Ground has been broken for the ASO building.

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Also, before the Planning Commission today is Lyon College's development plans for the Heifer Complex. The plans include the construction of two parking decks for 900+ cars. a Dental building, a Veterinary building, an Auditorium and retail space. In addition the street network will be expanded to include connections to 2nd and 4th Streets on the east side.

The East Village should be construction central for the next few years with the ASO project, Lyon College development, the Artspace development planed to start next year and the addition to the Clinton Library, which is in the planning stages.

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Artspace  rendering by AMR Architects

Permits for the Artspace project are in the works.

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On 10/10/2023 at 12:13 PM, MDC26 said:

Plans for Dental/Vet schools.  Lyon college released this photo.

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Building's 4 & 5 are parking garages.  2 is the College of Dentistry.  3 is the College of Veterinary Science.  1 & 7 are the current Heifer buildings.  Not sure what 6 is.  The building above #4 is the under construction Arkansas Symphony Orchestra building.  

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/lyon-college-new-veterinarian-school/91-2444b7e8-9562-4371-8ec9-f62d72e61c53

After the real estate deal fell apart this project looked dead but maybe not. The just passed federal budget included $15 million in funding for the dental school.  I guess the question now is will the dental school locate in the East Village or someplace else.

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1 hour ago, skirby said:

After the real estate deal fell apart this project looked dead but maybe not. The just passed federal budget included $15 million in funding for the dental school.  I guess the question now is will the dental school locate in the East Village or someplace else.

Maybe, maybe not.  It's going to require a lot more than $15 million to make it happen.  Last I heard, they hadn't even paid the architect that drew the plans shown above.  

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