Fayetteville approves rezoning plan for 71B corridor [Video]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fayetteville City Council has officially set the future for development along College and School Avenues by unanimously approving a rezoning plan for nearly 600 acres along the 71B corridor.

This area was previously part of U.S. 71 Business until the city took over in 2020, according to the final draft of the project’s plan.

In about a month, the new zoning rules will start, covering about 586 acres. The first area affected is College Avenue from North Street to Sain Street near the North Fulbright Expressway.

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The second area is School Avenue from 15th to Skelton streets, close to the South Fulbright Expressway.

The council’s decision came after they amended the original plan to remove some residential properties from the new zoning area, addressing concerns from local residents.

The council voted 8-0 to approve this new zoning district called Urban Corridor, which aims …