New Town Center protections, Planning Commission applications, grant wins, public safety, Old City Hall questions, and the infrastructure details behind growth

Some City Council meetings are about approvals.

This one was about process, participation, and what kind of city Centerton is trying to become.

Council discussed New Town Center zoning.
A land use amendment moved forward.
Magnolia Landing zoning was cleaned up.
Planning Commission bylaws were debated.
Planning Commission applications are now being opened to the public.
Grant funding was acknowledged for Greenhouse Road, sidewalks, and the Highway 102 and Womack Road signal.
A new ladder truck was approved for the Fire Department.
Jack Perry Drive is getting a culvert replacement.
And Old City Hall raised bigger questions about what a library or community sharing space should look like.

The meeting also started with a prayer honoring Captain Christopher Kelly and lifting up Public Works Director Anthony Martinez.

So yes, this meeting covered a lot.

But the theme was clear:

Centerton is growing, and residents want a voice in how that growth is guided.

Here’s what happened and why it matters for residential real estate.

Opening Business

The meeting opened with the pledge, prayer, and roll call.

Council members present included:

• Cliff Thompson
• Justin Cowgur
• Wendy Henson
• Josie Reed
• Joshua Hagan
• Cody Miles

Mayor Bill Edwards was present.

Council approved the May 12 City Council minutes and acknowledged receipt of:

• Water and Sewer Commission minutes from April 21
• Planning Commission minutes from May 5 and May 19

Financial Report

The city was 41 percent through the year.

Revenue was at 52 percent, and expenses were at 41.76 percent.

Mayor Edwards explained that the revenue number was higher partly because the city received about $1.7 million in property tax revenue in May. Personal property tax revenue is expected again later in the year.

Other financial notes included:

• City sales tax is on schedule
• County sales tax is on schedule
• Building permits are still down, around 26 percent
• Sewer capacity releases may help building permits increase over time
• Departments are generally tracking well
• Street fund revenue is at 66 percent
• Street fund expenses are at 31 percent, with more street spending expected soon

The financial report and court report were approved.

What this means for homeowners

Building permits are still one of the numbers to watch.

Permits connect directly to housing activity, future inventory, construction timelines, and city revenue.

The mayor again tied the lower permit number back to sewer capacity, which is exactly why sewer keeps showing up in these recaps. Even when sewer is not the headline item, it is still influencing the pace of growth.

Public Comment

Several residents spoke during public comment.

Mike Davis

Mike Davis introduced himself again as an independent candidate for District 15 Justice of the Peace.

He said he believes in collaboration between the county and the city and wants to meet with council members to better understand Centerton’s concerns.

Planning Commission Bylaws and Term Limits

The majority of public comment focused on Planning Commission bylaws, open applications, and whether Planning Commissioners should have term limits.

Chris Mooney spoke first on that topic.

He pointed to items 11 and 12 on the agenda, which included acknowledging receipt of Planning Commission bylaws and reappointing Joey Ingle, Devin Murphy, and John Sessoms.

His concern was that the proposed bylaws did not include term limits for appointed commissioners.

He argued that Centerton has changed. In the past, it may have been hard to find people willing to serve. Today, with nearly 30,000 residents and a lot of new talent, he believes more residents should have an opportunity to participate.

Parker Touchton also spoke in agreement, saying Centerton has young talent and should create more ways for younger residents to be involved.

Cindy Zenstein also asked council to reject the bylaws as written and send them back for revision. Her concerns included:

• No term limits
• Lack of clarity around public posting locations
• Reappointments without a clear maximum number of terms
• A desire to reopen the application process before reappointing current commissioners

Robert Siva also spoke in favor of term limits, saying he was surprised to learn there were none.

What this means for residents

This was one of the most important civic participation discussions I have heard in a while.

Planning Commission is not just a volunteer board sitting in the background.

They review rezones, plats, development plans, conditional uses, waivers, code changes, and the rules that shape neighborhoods.

So when residents ask how people get appointed, how long they serve, whether applications are open, and how new voices get involved, that is not a small procedural question.

It is a question about public trust.

Ordinances

Before the ordinances began, council voted to read ordinances and resolutions by title only and suspend the rule requiring ordinances to be read on three separate occasions.

Wendy Henson voted no.

She explained that she had concerns about doing that automatically for all items, especially when some may need more public discussion.

That comment became relevant immediately.

Ordinance 2026-17

Community Sharing Structures on City Property and Community Room Use

This ordinance came out of a prior email and discussion about community sharing structures on city property.

Examples discussed included:

• Food pantry boxes
• Free little libraries
• Book boxes
• Other community boxes or structures on city property

The mayor explained that the city currently has a food box at Cornerwood Park and several book boxes, including at McKissic Park, the firehouse, behind City Hall, and near Harvest Park.

The proposed ordinance was meant to create a clearer process for these structures and for community room use.

But once council started discussing it, several concerns came up.

Community Sharing Structures

There was discussion about whether the existing boxes should be grandfathered in, whether their locations and dimensions should be listed, and whether future boxes should come back to council for approval.

Some council members wanted clearer guidelines rather than approving structures one by one without standards.

Community Room Use

The discussion then shifted into who should be allowed to use city community space for free or reduced cost.

Questions included:

• What qualifies as a nonprofit?
• Does a group need a 501c3 designation?
• How does the city define public benefit?
• Should groups sign agreements?
• What happens if someone rents the room and then subleases vendor spaces for profit?
• Should community room use be separated from the sharing structure ordinance entirely?

The city attorney noted that even if the consideration is not monetary, the city needs to be able to identify how a use benefits Centerton residents.

Council also discussed separating the community sharing structure rules from the community room rules into two different ordinances.

Outcome

Council tabled Ordinance 2026-17.

The direction was to bring it back with more research and likely separate the topics into two ordinances.

What this means for residents

This may sound like a small issue, but it is actually part of a bigger growing pains conversation.

Centerton has operated informally in a lot of ways because that worked when the city was smaller.

But as the city grows, informal arrangements can create confusion.

Who gets access?
Who approves it?
What are the rules?
What counts as public benefit?
What is allowed on city property?
How does the city stay fair and consistent?

Those questions matter more now than they did ten years ago.

Ordinance 2026-18

Posting of Ordinances

Council approved amending the municipal code section related to where ordinances are posted.

The city is required to post ordinances in five public places.

The locations discussed were:

• Post Office
• Collier Drug
• First National Bank in Centerton
• City Hall
• Starbucks

Starbucks replaces Harps, since Harps has closed.

There was also discussion about whether ordinances should be posted on the city website or through the city’s notification system.

The city attorney said the law requires physical locations, but there is no reason the city cannot also post information digitally. He did caution against creating an additional legal requirement that could create problems if the website were down.

There was also discussion about posting at the splash pad because of foot traffic, but the final ordinance moved forward with the five physical locations listed.

Joshua Hagan voted no on the ordinance and emergency clause.

Outcome

Approved, with Joshua Hagan voting no.

What this means for residents

This is about public notice.

It may sound old fashioned to physically post ordinances in five places, but it is still part of how the city complies with public notice requirements.

The bigger takeaway is that council is thinking about how residents actually receive information now.

Physical posting matters legally.

Digital access matters practically.

Both will probably matter more as Centerton grows.

Ordinance 2026-19

New Town Center Planned Zoning District

Council approved creating a New Town Center Planned Zoning District.

Derek Linn with Garver presented this item.

He explained that Garver has been working with city staff on the downtown master plan, which includes the historic downtown north of Centerton Boulevard and the larger future New Town Center area south of Centerton Boulevard.

The new zoning district is called the New Town Center Planned Zoning District, or NTC PZD.

It is similar to a planned unit development, but specifically created as a tool for the New Town Center area.

The main idea is flexibility with negotiation.

A developer could request this zoning district and bring forward a plan showing how they want to develop the property. Staff and the city could then review whether that plan supports the larger downtown direction.

Derek explained that this is meant to be an optional tool available now while the downtown master plan continues.

Later, the city may create more detailed zoning districts that align more directly with the final downtown plan.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for residential real estate

This is a big one.

The New Town Center Planned Zoning District gives the city a way to protect the downtown vision before every detail of the final downtown plan is adopted.

Without a tool like this, individual properties could continue developing in ways that may technically be allowed, but do not support the bigger plan.

That matters for homeowners because the New Town Center will affect:

• Housing types
• Walkability
• Commercial activity
• Traffic flow
• Public spaces
• Trail connections
• Buyer demand
• Long term property value
• Centerton’s identity

This is about trying to keep future development from becoming random.

Ordinance 2026-20

Magnolia Landing Phase 3 Rezone

Council approved rezoning lots 116 through 126 in Magnolia Landing Phase 3 from R3 Duplex to R3 Single Family.

This item came from Planning Commission.

The mayor explained that most of Magnolia Landing is already R3 Single Family, and that while duplexes had originally been part of this section, the developer now wants those lots to be single family.

Josie Reed recused herself because of a connection to Schuber Mitchell through the Chamber.

Outcome

Approved, with Josie Reed recused.

What this means for residential real estate

This is cleanup, but it matters.

If lots are intended to be single family, the zoning should match.

That reduces confusion for builders, buyers, lenders, appraisers, and future homeowners.

It also confirms that this part of Magnolia Landing Phase 3 is moving forward as single family rather than duplex.

Resolutions

Resolution 2026-20

Amend City of Centerton Land Use Plan

This item works with the New Town Center zoning ordinance.

Derek Linn with Garver explained the proposed land use categories for the New Town Center area.

The map includes several areas:

• Core District
• Corridor District
• Mixed Use District
• Neighborhood Transition

Core District

The Core District is intended to be the main downtown activity area.

It is the area that would support stronger commercial, mixed use, gathering, and destination style development.

Corridor District

The Corridor District helps connect the historic downtown north of Centerton Boulevard to the future New Town Center south of Centerton Boulevard.

This matters because the city does not want the new downtown to feel disconnected from the older core.

Mixed Use District

The Mixed Use District is meant to support more housing and some commercial or institutional uses around the core.

This is the area that helps create the people and activity needed to support downtown businesses.

Neighborhood Transition

The Neighborhood Transition area is meant to step development back down as it gets closer to surrounding neighborhoods.

That transition matters because a downtown core cannot just crash into existing residential areas with no thought to scale.

Council Discussion

Joshua Hagan asked several questions about transportation, roads, sidewalks, trail systems, and east west connectivity.

That discussion was important.

He pointed out that Centerton’s north south movement may have more options, but east west movement is still a challenge.

There was discussion about Main Street, Fish Hatchery Road, Holloway, Daisy, Kimmel, active transportation, sidewalks, trail networks, and how this plan needs to think beyond just the immediate downtown boundary.

Staff explained that the land use amendment is the base layer. The downtown study will provide more detail on road connections, trail networks, street design, walkability, and implementation.

There was also discussion about whether council should wait until after public input meetings before approving the land use amendment.

Staff explained that this is an interim protection tool. Development is not stopping while the study continues, so the city needs something in place now to guide requests that may come forward before the final plan is complete.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for residential real estate

This is another major New Town Center step.

The land use map is not just a picture.

It guides what kind of development the city wants to see.

That affects:

• Future density
• Housing options
• Commercial locations
• Neighborhood transitions
• Streets and trails
• Walkability
• Long term buyer demand
• How connected Centerton feels

The biggest takeaway is that council is trying to preserve the downtown opportunity before individual projects make that harder.

That is good planning.

Resolution 2026-21

Parks and Tourism Grant for Pickleball Courts

Council approved applying for Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism grant funding for pickleball courts on city owned property on Walters Road in The Pines subdivision.

The mayor said this is a 50 percent matching grant.

He applied for it last year for pickleball courts at the community center and wants to apply again for the same amount:

• $250,000 grant request
• $250,000 city match

There will be public input tied to this grant application.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for homeowners

Parks and recreation amenities matter.

Pickleball courts may sound like a smaller item compared to sewer, roads, or downtown planning, but amenities like this shape quality of life.

For buyers, especially families and active adults, recreation options help a city feel more complete.

For homeowners, public amenities can strengthen neighborhood appeal.

Resolution 2026-22

Jack Perry Drive Culvert Replacement

Council approved accepting a bid from Diamond C Construction for a culvert replacement on Jack Perry Drive.

City Engineer Alan Craighead explained that the city considered both cost and timeline.

This project has an accelerated timeline because the city wants road closures on Jack Perry completed before school starts.

The selected bid was not the lowest bid, but the timeline was a key factor because delaying could affect school traffic and bus routes.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for residents

This is a practical infrastructure item.

Culverts and drainage projects are easy to overlook until they fail or cause traffic disruption.

Getting the work done before school starts helps reduce disruption for families, buses, and daily commuters.

Resolution 2026-23

New Ladder Truck for the Fire Department

Council approved an agreement to purchase a ladder truck for the Centerton Fire Department.

The current ladder truck is a 2007 model.

The new truck is expected to take about 600 days to arrive, so this is not an immediate delivery. It is an order now for a need that will arrive almost two years from now.

The cost discussed was about $2.34 million, including equipment.

The truck includes:

• A 100 foot ladder instead of the current 75 foot ladder
• Platform style design
• Updated battery powered jaws and cutters
• Equipment designed for newer vehicle materials
• Better reach for taller or larger buildings along corridors like Highway 102

There was also discussion about keeping the existing ladder truck as long as possible as a reserve truck because it can help with ISO points.

The mayor said the city may use an Act 78 loan when the truck arrives, though council also discussed the possibility of paying down more upfront during future budgeting.

Fire Chief Matt Thompson also gave an update that the two pumper trucks already ordered are expected around mid July, earlier than previously expected.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for homeowners

Fire equipment is infrastructure.

As Centerton grows taller, denser, and more commercial along major corridors, the Fire Department needs equipment that matches the city we are becoming.

A 100 foot ladder, platform truck, and updated extrication tools matter for response capability.

For homeowners, strong fire service can affect safety, insurance considerations, and confidence in the city’s ability to serve growth.

Temporary Planning Position

Council approved keeping the temporary Planning Assistant pay up to $17 per hour.

At the previous meeting, council had approved $17 per hour for a specific person, but that person did not accept the position.

The city reopened the position and wanted permission to offer up to $17 per hour to a qualified candidate.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

Why this matters

Planning workload matters.

Centerton has rezones, plats, development plans, code updates, downtown planning, public hearings, and infrastructure coordination all happening at once.

Planning staff capacity affects how quickly and carefully those items move.

Planning Commission Bylaws

This was one of the most detailed discussions of the night.

Council discussed whether to acknowledge receipt of the updated Planning Commission bylaws.

The proposed changes included:

• Training expectations
• Attendance rules now that Planning Commission meets twice a month
• Absence notification
• Application process before terms expire
• Interviews before appointments
• Recusal and conflict procedures
• Public hearing procedures

The mayor explained that the bylaws would create an open application process 60 days before terms expire.

Planning Commission Chair Jeff Seyfarth joined by phone and said the process allows openings to be public, applicants to be interviewed, and new candidates to be considered if they are the best fit.

He also emphasized that experience matters in planning because many issues are not learned overnight.

Council members then discussed term limits, open applications, and whether the proposed bylaws went far enough.

The Big Question

The question was not whether new people should be able to apply.

Most of council seemed to agree they should.

The bigger question was whether Centerton should also set term limits.

Several council members said they were open to researching that further.

Others raised concerns about losing experienced commissioners too quickly, especially during a time when the city is working through major planning issues like New Town Center, connectivity, and zoning updates.

One thing that stood out during this discussion was the balance between expertise and passion.

Planning Commission work can be technical. There is zoning language, plats, road classifications, drainage, setbacks, waivers, land use plans, and code.

But the feeling in the room was also that technical knowledge can be trained over time.

A deep care for Centerton cannot be taught the same way.

That matters.

The best Planning Commissioners should bring both: a willingness to learn the technical details and a real passion for the city they are helping shape.

Outcome

Council tabled the bylaws until July so they could research term limits further.

No final acceptance of the bylaws happened at this meeting.

Planning Commission Applications Are Now Open

Because this was such a big discussion, I want to make sure residents know this:

Planning Commission applications are now open through the city’s Planning Commission page.

You can find the application here:

Planning Commission Application Information

If you care about zoning, development, roads, neighborhoods, downtown planning, housing types, and how Centerton grows, this is one of the most direct ways to serve.

You do not have to know everything on day one.

But you do need to care enough to learn.

Planning Commission Reappointments

The agenda originally listed reappointing Joey Ingle, Devin Murphy, and John Sessoms to the Planning Commission with terms ending June 30, 2029.

Council discussed the fact that John Sessoms is working through annexation related eligibility and that the city is working with him on that.

Instead of final reappointment, council voted to extend Joey Ingle, Devin Murphy, and John Sessoms for 60 days, with John Sessoms pending annexation, and open the application process to the public.

Outcome

Extended 60 days and opened applications.

Why this matters

This was the clearest response to public comment.

Residents asked for a more open process.

Council did not immediately create term limits, but they did pause the bylaws, extend the current commissioners temporarily, and open the application process.

That is a meaningful step toward broader participation.

Public Works Staffing

Council approved promoting Dakota Smith from Right of Way Crew Leader to Right of Way Superintendent with a proposed salary of $62,000 per year.

Council also approved combining two seasonal Public Works positions into one full time position.

The mayor explained that one seasonal employee is moving into an open position and the other would move into this new full time structure.

Outcome

Approved unanimously.

What this means for residents

Public Works is one of the departments residents feel every day.

Roads.
Drainage.
Parks.
Mowing.
Right of way.
Storm cleanup.
Street maintenance.

As Centerton grows, Public Works needs structure and staffing to keep up.

Grant Updates

Council acknowledged receipt of several grants, pending federal funding.

These included:

Greenhouse Road

The city received grant funding in partnership with Bentonville for Greenhouse Road.

The mayor described it as $4 million total, with $2 million credited to Centerton and $2 million to Bentonville.

This is tied to construction funding.

The city already had grants related to right of way and utility relocation, so this adds another piece toward the larger Greenhouse Road project.

Sidewalk Grants

The city received two sidewalk related grants:

• TAP grant: $453,000, with a $113,000 match, for a total of about $566,000
• Carbon reduction grant: $250,000

The mayor noted there was heavy competition for these funds, with far more projects submitted than funding available.

Highway 102 and Womack Road Traffic Signal

The city also received $500,000 for a traffic signal at Highway 102 and Womack Road.

The mayor explained why that location matters.

A multi use project is planned nearby, with retail on the bottom and multifamily on top, across from Ace Hardware.

Between that project, Ace Hardware, Walgreens, storage, and activity around Kimmel Road, the city is trying to be proactive about creating another north south connection.

The signal would align Womack on one side with Copper Oaks on the other.

The mayor said the city already received design funding last year and is working with ARDOT on the design so the project can be ready to move forward when possible.

Outcome

Council acknowledged receipt of the grants, pending federal funds.

What this means for residential real estate

These grants are a big deal.

Roads, sidewalks, signals, and connectivity are some of the most important pieces of residential value.

They affect:

• Commute patterns
• School traffic
• Walkability
• Safety
• Commercial access
• Future development
• Neighborhood convenience
• Buyer perception

Centerton is still catching up to growth, but grant funding helps stretch local dollars further.

Old City Hall Remodel Discussion

Council then discussed the remodel of Old City Hall at 290 North Main Street.

The mayor explained this has been a two year project.

Council previously appropriated $250,000 toward the remodel, and the Walton Family Foundation matched $250,000, creating a total of $500,000 for a library and community sharing space.

The city also authorized $25,000 for architectural work.

The project was bid and the remodel bid was accepted in May.

The mayor described the vision as a community sharing space, not strictly a traditional library, though library space is included.

He said Bentonville Library does not want to participate at this time.

He also said his term ends in January and that he wants to respect the next mayor’s vision for the space, while still getting the building remodeled.

Council Concerns

Joshua Hagan raised concerns about moving forward without clearer definition of what the library component actually means.

Questions included:

• Is this a sharing library or a staffed library?
• Does the grant allow a bookshare model?
• Will it have organized programming?
• Will children’s programming be included?
• Will public events be allowed?
• Who staffs it?
• What policies apply?
• Is it a limited public forum?
• How does the city avoid legal or policy issues around who can use the space?
• What happens if the space does not function well as a library later?
• Would grant funds need to be repaid if the use changes?

Wendy Henson also said she was glad Bentonville Library was not taking it over because Centerton has grown enough that it should not just be an extension of Bentonville.

Several council members agreed that the remodel can continue, but that the city needs clearer policies and more specifics about the library portion.

The mayor agreed to bring back more detail on the grant and library expectations at a future meeting.

What this means for residential real estate

Old City Hall sits in the heart of Centerton’s older core.

What happens there matters.

A community gathering space, library component, small retail or coffee shop, and public use space could help activate downtown.

But the policy details matter too.

If this space is going to serve the community well, the city needs to define how it will be used, who manages it, what programming is allowed, and how it fits into the larger downtown plan.

This is exactly the kind of discussion that happens when a city moves from small town informal to fast growing city with bigger expectations.

Other Business

Speeding, Police Staffing, and Neighborhood Safety

During other business, council discussed speeding concerns in neighborhoods, especially around Wolverine and Diamond Estates.

The concern was that families with young children live in those neighborhoods and that speeding creates real safety risks.

Police leadership explained that officers do extra patrols where possible, but the department has limited staffing and many requests.

There was discussion about:

• Extra patrol requests
• Speed trailers
• Neighborhood enforcement
• School traffic
• Traffic enforcement needs
• Patrol staffing levels
• The reality that signs alone do not stop speeding
• How parks, playgrounds, and neighborhoods all compete for enforcement attention

Police leadership explained that the department averages four to five officers on a shift, with minimum staffing of three. They also said the city has 31 full time officers when fully staffed, but that is still below the state and national staffing ratios discussed during the meeting.

There was also discussion that Centerton’s rapid growth has outpaced some of the infrastructure and staffing needed to serve it.

What this means for homeowners

Public safety is not just crime statistics.

It is also traffic safety.

It is whether kids can play near their homes.
It is whether school routes feel safe.
It is whether parks are protected.
It is whether neighborhoods have enough enforcement presence to change behavior.

As Centerton grows, police staffing and traffic enforcement will continue to be part of the residential quality of life conversation.

Highway 72 and Main Street

There was also a brief discussion about Highway 72 and Main Street.

The concern was traffic backing up when vehicles are waiting to turn left.

It was acknowledged that this is not a city road, but Joshua Hagan said he had asked Mayor Edwards for an estimate on what it might cost to add a turn lane there.

The idea was to consider it in next year’s budget if it would help reduce traffic stagnation before the state makes broader improvements.

What this means for residents

This is another example of Centerton trying to work around the fact that not every important road is fully within city control.

Even when a road belongs to ARDOT or another jurisdiction, residents still feel the impact every day.

Coffee with the Mayor

The next Coffee with the Mayor was announced for July 11 at 9 AM at the Community Building, 290 North Main Street.

Council also discussed the upcoming downtown public input opportunities tied to the downtown study.

My Takeaways for Centerton Homeowners

This meeting had several big residential takeaways.

1. New Town Center is moving from idea to framework

The New Town Center Planned Zoning District and land use amendment are major steps.

They give the city tools to protect the downtown vision before individual projects set the pattern.

2. Residents are asking for more ways to serve

The Planning Commission bylaws discussion was not just about term limits.

It was about access, transparency, public trust, and making sure people who care deeply about Centerton have a real opportunity to apply.

3. Passion for the city matters

Planning experience is valuable.

But the meeting made something else clear too:

A lot of the technical side can be learned.

Caring deeply about Centerton cannot be manufactured.

The best applicants will bring both: a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to the future of this city.

4. Applications are now open

If you want to serve on Planning Commission, now is the time to look into it.

Planning Commission shapes rezones, development plans, plats, waivers, conditional uses, code updates, and the details that affect neighborhoods.

Apply or learn more here:

Planning Commission Application Information

5. Grant funding is helping infrastructure move

Greenhouse Road, sidewalks, and the Highway 102 and Womack Road signal all matter.

These projects affect traffic, safety, walkability, and long term neighborhood appeal.

6. Public safety staffing is part of growth

Speeding concerns turned into a larger conversation about police staffing and what it takes to serve a city approaching 30,000 residents.

That is a conversation worth continuing.

7. Old City Hall could become a downtown anchor

The remodel is moving forward, but the library and community sharing space need clearer policies.

That space has potential, but the details matter.

What This Means for Residential Real Estate

This meeting was a reminder that residential real estate is not just about listings.

It is shaped by:

• Land use planning
• Zoning districts
• Downtown vision
• Road funding
• Sidewalk grants
• Traffic signals
• Fire equipment
• Police staffing
• Public Works capacity
• Planning Commission appointments
• Community spaces
• How residents are invited into the process

All of those pieces affect how people experience living here.

They affect buyer demand.
They affect neighborhood appeal.
They affect daily convenience.
They affect long term property value.
They affect whether Centerton grows intentionally or just quickly.

That is why I keep watching these meetings.

Because the decisions that shape the market usually happen before most people see them in a listing, a showing, or a sales price.

Let’s Talk Strategy

If you are thinking about buying or selling in Centerton, or if you want to understand how nearby development, zoning, road projects, downtown planning, or city decisions could affect your home’s value or future plans, let’s talk.

I follow the details so you do not have to.

Allie Verdery, The Blue Haired Broker
Centerton Luxury Real Estate Advisor
Engel & Völkers Bentonville

314.517.3196
allie.verdery@evrealestate.com
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