More on Little Rock’s Master Plan and the city’s neighborhoods with Gabe Holmstrom

Episode 70 June 14, 2024 00:36:21
More on Little Rock’s Master Plan and the city’s neighborhoods with Gabe Holmstrom
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
More on Little Rock’s Master Plan and the city’s neighborhoods with Gabe Holmstrom

Jun 14 2024 | 00:36:21

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Show Notes

Gabe Holmstrom, Executive Director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, joins Rex on this week’s episode to discuss various aspects of the downtown Little Rock Master Plan, which involves new housing, retail, entertainment, and cultural attractions for the city.

In this episode, Gabe and Rex chat about why the Master Plan is important to the city, and especially those who live and work in downtown Little Rock. The pair begin by discussing current challenges in the central part of the city, including the abundance of parking space and government-owned buildings and land, and how the recent $1.5 million investment in the city’s center will allow for the development of green spaces and, hopefully, better utilization of the Arkansas River.

Another significant topic covered in this episode include the re-imagining of Little Rock’s River Market, and how elements of the Master Plan will affect the future of businesses and attractions that will be included in that district. Also discussed are developments in certain neighborhoods in Little Rock and what the city’s future will look like in years to come.

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