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Plan Bentonville: How To Manage Growth So It Doesn’t Manage Us

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)

Description

Join us for our next Build Bentonville luncheon as we explore Plan Bentonville — the city’s long-range initiative designed to help Bentonville manage rapid growth while preserving the character, connectivity, and quality of life that define our community.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, Bentonville faces important decisions about development, housing, transportation, neighborhood character, and economic opportunity. In response, city leaders and community stakeholders have spent the past several years shaping a new vision and updated zoning framework designed to better align future development with community priorities.

This session will provide an overview of the newly adopted zoning code and the ideas behind it, including the shift from conventional zoning to a form-based approach focused on the design and experience of the built environment. We’ll discuss what residents and businesses need to know, how these changes may impact future development, and why this conversation matters to anyone invested in Bentonville’s future.

Whether you’re deeply familiar with Plan Bentonville or just beginning to hear about it, this luncheon will offer valuable context, practical insight, and an opportunity to better understand the future direction of our city.

About Build Bentonville:
Build Bentonville is a lunchtime series designed to keep you connected to the evolving landscape of our community. Each event brings together local leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss the key issues shaping the Bentonville area’s future.