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Media Notification

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 9:45 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 All meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center

Mar 231 min read

CAPDD Board of Directors Executive Committee

Media Notification: CAPDD Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board Executive Committee

CAPDD Board of Directors Executive Committee Will meet on 03/20/2026

Mar 181 min read

Metroplan awards $5.9 Million for land restoration and tree planting across Central Arkansas

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.

Mar 32 min read

Metroplan awards $1.675 Million in federal transportation grants to six Central Arkansas projects

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.