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Cynthia Jan 19 2026 at 4:53PM on page 1

Suggestion

Stop flooding in the Porter Rd area

anonymous lived here over 50 years Jan 19 2026 at 12:46PM on page 6

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I understand this drive for bike riders and walkers to navigate Fayetteville, but as someone who lives in Fayetteville that is nowhere near a walkable area, I must drive my car to get to stores, restaurants, etc. Please don't forget about those of us that you need to support the economic engine of this town. If you make it to hard to drive and park, we will find ourselves heading to places like Rogers to do our shopping, eating, etc. In fact, we already skip going downtown for shopping and dinner simply due to lack of parking and paying to park. Block Street is one of the biggest parking problems - back-in parking needs to go. Block St. used to be a normal street and now it is impossible to navigate for the average vehicle (much less an emergency vehicle). Do not forget the people who must drive!

Nathan 1 Jan 14 2026 at 9:36AM on page 6

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Too much parking IMO. but I feel that this is more so the result of lack of parking enforcement/missing parking districts. If we did a better job of enforcing parking, I thing we could get away with having less. Esp. if we emphasize public transit.
I would also like to see cost increase for parking. This added revenue could go into the same street beautification/maintenance.

Nathan 1 Jan 14 2026 at 9:32AM on page 4

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To my knowledge the biggest challenge is cost of living. It is rapidly becoming the case were our service workers cannot afford to live in the city they work in

Nathan 1 Jan 14 2026 at 9:32AM on page 3

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I would love to see more low income and mixed use housing that is renter friendly

Nathan 1 Jan 14 2026 at 9:31AM on page 2

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All the art. The small businesses. The residence who love Fay and want to make it special.

Dawn Jan 14 2026 at 8:45AM on page 2

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Need to keep the small town flavor as much as possible. I enjoy all the events at the square. Keep the local flavor, focus on the art, outdoors, razorbacks, and Fayettevilles history.

Kaige Tidmore 1 Jan 13 2026 at 12:10PM on page 6

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Parking isn't something we can afford to just get rid of. It ruins businesses downtown when people feel like they're already having to struggle to find parking, and then they have to pay $10 to park for dinner. At a restaurant I worked at, Grub's, I had many people ask me to reimburse them for their parking, which just isn't affordable for the businesses.

Kaige Tidmore 1 Jan 13 2026 at 12:08PM on page 4

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The gap between income and housing prices. Someone working a service job can often find it difficult to afford housing and living in Fayetteville on their salary. I think giant projects that take months, such as the Metro District and the work on College, can cause major damage to local restaurants and service-oriented businesses.

Kaige Tidmore 1 Jan 13 2026 at 12:07PM on page 3

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Affordable non-student housing. In order to make this work, though, the University will have to cut back on the amount of students it accepts, which doesn't seem likely.

Kaige Tidmore 1 Jan 13 2026 at 12:05PM on page 2

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The nature and the history of the city keeps Fayetteville funky. The natural and artsy-vibe that downtown Fayetteville gives off.

in reply to KaciBlack's comment

Kathy 1 Jan 13 2026 at 10:55AM on page 1

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I like the other style of questions. This is confusing, even on a desktop computer. You have to click on the tiny question mark to anser each question. Clicking anywhere on the document does not give you the questions by numbers. I finally figured it out after days of trying. Maybe thats why not enough people are commenting. Maybe put larger question mark and a number beside it.
I would like to see events that are in my ward only. to attend.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:34AM on page 6

Suggestion

Expand bus infrastructure and keep pushing bikes (maybe a discount given by the city for bikes or electric scooters). The bike infrastructure is already being made, encourage people to lean into that and away from driving. Although, the West side needs much greater access to the East side via greenway. I know a lot of work has been done there but it's still not enough. The more we encourage alternate forms of transportation, the less we have to worry about parking, and therefore the less parking issues/gargages/lots we'll need.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:31AM on page 5

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We need more art museums. An art supply shop that's not hobby lobby.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:26AM on page 4

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Cost of rent is too high.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:26AM on page 3

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Anything but more student housing. And all the housing needs to be quality. Not something that will crumble after 20 years. Affordable housing for young people trying to get on their feet. Denser housing.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:24AM on page 2

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What makes Fayetteville funky is the local people having the ability to do what they want like creating quirky businesses and events. The high cost of businesses anymore does not allow this as often and we're being infiltrated by chains. Get the chains out of here. No more banks, car washes, or chicken restaurants. Let the people of the town create the town.

I also believe the appreciation for nature and walkability is the most unique thing about Fayetteville. We need to really draw these lines in the sand that keep pushing this agenda. It will pay in the long run—more and more people want to live in walkable cities. They're much more beneficial to the health of the people—both physical and mental.

Samee Callahan Jan 13 2026 at 9:18AM on page 1

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A laid back setting is going to get the most of people, as well as an option for online feedback/zoom meetings. But be sure to let people know they are invited to the zoom meetings. City council meetings always feel like the public isn't necessarily wanted.

Heather 2 Jan 12 2026 at 10:05PM on page 2

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To keep Fay Funky We desperately need to start voting against development that doesn’t align with our cities master plan of creating a pedestrian friendly and high density community. High density and mixed use is in the best interest of citizens and our local businesses. The car washes, banks and fast food restaurants should only be approved in a mix use setting. We need to STOP allowing new single use building permits for these businesses. It’s impossible to walk/bike near these establishments due to poor traffic management and too many entrances. I can easily walk around a large shopping center with a single entrance/exit but that’s not the case when every business has its own entrance and exit on a busy road like MLK or College. I was sad to see another Dominos Pizza being built on crossover.

Kyle 1 Jan 12 2026 at 4:37PM on page 3

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Just like business - lower barriers to entry. And flexibility... Whether that means a smaller place with a lower price (even if the $/sqft is higher, it's the total cost that determines who can/can't access it), or unit types that can be adapted over time to accommodate a family, some roommates, a boarder, or a caretaker. Downtown, especially, needs more housing that fits the modern household trends. And it has to go beyond just student storage - if we want students to stay after they graduate, they have to have places that they are allowed into as young professionals.

Kyle 1 Jan 12 2026 at 4:31PM on page 2

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I think it used to be funkier, back when someone with a wild (maybe half-baked) idea could afford to try it out and adjust it if it didn't work out. Things have gotten so expensive that taking a risk is, well... riskier than a lot of people can tolerate. The funky comes from locals doing local things that you don't find everywhere else. But when it takes a certain economy of scale to participate, we just get corporate expansions and proven ideas that you can already find anywhere else.

What makes Fayetteville funky? I guess it's lower barriers to entry. And also all the weird special interest events that don't need to please everyone - because there's something for everyone. Variety.

Kyle 1 Jan 12 2026 at 4:28PM on page 1

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I'd love to stumble across engagement opportunities in local businesses - really get people where they're going, and engage the business community in the process of shaping downtown. May suffer from some selection bias, though, since you wouldn't get the people or businesses that aren't already there.

in reply to KTK's comment

KaciBlack Jan 12 2026 at 8:20AM on page 2

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KTK Jan 11 2026 at 8:41AM on page 2

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Where's the 6 questions? I don't see them. Just a blank comment form. Where can I view the plan so I can answer tand comment?

Alyssa Jan 10 2026 at 1:32PM on page 6

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Not enough parking, little to no free parking

Alyssa Jan 10 2026 at 1:29PM on page 4

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Local restaurants cannot afford rent on brick and mortars in this town anymore, which is why we have seen the restaurant culture flip from mostly well-loved local establishments to mainly chains and corporate restaurants. We need rent moratoriums so that local businesses can afford to exist in the market and compete against chains.

Alyssa Jan 10 2026 at 1:26PM on page 3

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AFFORDABLE, attractive, well-maintained housing

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:25PM on page 6

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More garages in the future. The new ones are fantastic, but empty. Dont force residential parking, public parking is still underutilized and that will pay for future facilities.

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:22PM on page 5

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Being creative within the development code is difficult and limiting. Its producing forced designs that dont look good. Creative buildings and site design require multiple variances, adding time to project timelines and risk to owners.

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:18PM on page 4

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Student housing has taken over any smaller or potentially affordable units for service industry workers. We have to increase efficiency of buildings and downtown development. Likely need to expand the 'downtown area'

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:15PM on page 3

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Downtown has to be vertical, small bungalows being converted to quad plexes... finding ways to reuse some of the structures we have to meet new demand. Places for young professionals, retirees, or empty nesters. Mixed housing types for walkability would be amazing. Not all student housing.

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:13PM on page 2

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Local developers, local businesses, local artists! Ozark hillfolk in town. Its the people and the events that make this place special.

Jenny Jan 9 2026 at 7:11PM on page 1

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Love the smaller events, but with specific questions or focused presentations

Laura 1 Jan 9 2026 at 4:40PM on page 6

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I would like to see free parking on Dickson and the square when UofA students are NOT in session.

Laura 1 Jan 9 2026 at 4:38PM on page 4

Suggestion

We need to encourage more retail on Dickson Street. With the possibility of high-rise student housing on the far west end of Dickson, it would be a wonderful time to require retail on the street side floor.

Laura 1 Jan 9 2026 at 4:36PM on page 1

Suggestion

I would attend a large scale event with keynote speaker and feedback sessions..

Sarah 1 Jan 9 2026 at 11:31AM on page 2

Question

Is that really the image we want to continue to bolden for the city? Funky? What kind of attitudes does it attract?

Nathan Jan 9 2026 at 10:48AM on page 2

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Urban green spaces and native biodiverse wildlife

Anonymous 6 Jan 9 2026 at 10:04AM on page 2

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It's mostly the mindset of the community and the value placed on arts, diversity, etc. We have to do more to support local business, and make it harder for corporate, out of state interests to buy off our town. And we need to be completely unforgiving when it comes to combatting some of the common day issues - we cannot give in to pressures around DEI, or ICE, or any other policy/political intent that dehumanizes and targets segments of our city. We all live and contribute here and nobody should be made to feel unwelcome.

Anonymous 6 Jan 9 2026 at 10:00AM on page 5

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Affordability. Lack of access to opportunities to make a livable income as a creative.

Anonymous 6 Jan 9 2026 at 9:59AM on page 4

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Service industry people do not make near enough income to afford the astronomical prices of living downtown. Affordable housing options or sector incentives should be considered.

Anonymous 6 Jan 9 2026 at 9:56AM on page 4

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Parking is cheap here compared to other metros, but not having any free parking options is a deterrent to downtown businesses. We also need more flexibility when it comes to ubers and where they are allowed to pickup downtown. And corporate greed stands to ruin the charm of downtown - there needs to be mechanisms in place to protect our service industry locations so they are not priced out of the area because out of town investors want to get a little more rich.

Anonymous 6 Jan 9 2026 at 9:54AM on page 3

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Less university housing. At some point, the Univ needs to consider better enrollment management. So many student housing units continue to be built while full time residents are left out.

Ian Jan 9 2026 at 8:44AM on page 3

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Whatever housing will make my existing single family home in 72704 continue to go up in value.

Shawn Morris Jan 8 2026 at 6:22AM on page 6

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Unpopular opinion, but I want parking cars to be MORE inconvenient/expensive and other modes of transportation (walking, biking, scooter, bus) further incentivized

Shawn Morris Jan 8 2026 at 6:20AM on page 3

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Mixed use, or at least denser, housing

Shawn Morris Jan 8 2026 at 6:19AM on page 1

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This one

Teresa Turk Jan 6 2026 at 1:39PM on page 6

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Parking styles need to be consistent. Is it back end parking or front end parking? I'm glad to see some payment consistency between private and public lots as we go forward. Standarization and consistency make it easier for visitors and locals to pay for parking and less enforcement is needed.

Teresa Turk Jan 6 2026 at 1:37PM on page 2

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We need to add low income and workforce housing. No more student oriented housing or market based. There is plenty in this town and are unoccupied or not selling.

Teresa Turk Jan 6 2026 at 1:36PM on page 2

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The old historic buildings that have been remodeled and updated but retain their historic look and integrity. A more diverse dining experience and outdoor patio seating would be great. Local businesses that are creative and very little to no chain establishments.

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