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The Metroplan Board of Directors has awarded $5.9 million to six projects focused on land restoration and tree planting across Central Arkansas, further advancing regional efforts to strengthen environmental resilience and expand green infrastructure.

The Metroplan Board of Directors has announced the award of $1,675,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to six projects across Central Arkansas, reinforcing the region’s commitment to safer, more connected communities.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications and resumes for a part-time Materials Recovery Processor to work at the Lonoke Recycling Center.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications for the position of Digital Media Coordinator.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) will hold a Revolving Loan Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold their meetings on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the CAPDD Office in Lonoke.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is now accepting applications and resumes for a Career Consultant to be based at the Arkansas Workforce Center in North Little Rock.

A second public hearing regarding the City of Lonoke’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project—funded through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program—will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced their upcoming Board of Directors meetings, all scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.

For more information, contact: Tina Roush (501) 676-2721 Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will convene for its quarterly meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4 p.m.  Attendees may participate in person at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District office, located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas, or virtually via Zoom. Virtual Meeting Information: Joi

Central Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. is inviting all residents to complete the Monroe County Natural Hazards Questionnaire.

Timothy Riley, Director of Community Services at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD), recently completed Year 1 of the 39th Annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) will hold its next Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of One-Stop Manager at the Arkansas Workforce Center in Conway.

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced upcoming Board of Directors meetings scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors has announced its upcoming quarterly meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

The City of Keo is preparing for a major community transformation thanks to a new partnership with Invenergy, the renewable energy company behind a $600 million solar project in Lonoke and Pulaski counties.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is proud to announce its role in helping several local communities secure critical funding through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC).