Beyond the Divide: Reconnecting W 9th Street to the Hearts of Little Rock

Join us in person for an exciting event all about bringing W 9th Street back to life and reconnecting it with the vibrant heart of Little Rock. Come share your ideas, meet awesome people, and be part of the change to bridge gaps and create stronger connections in our community. Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference!

What to expect:

• Welcome and Introduction to the Smart Growth America Community Change project, Beyond the Divide (one of just three across the country!) + studioMAIN
• History of W 9th Street - What it Once Was and Where It's Gone, shared by the area's valued memorykeepers
• Walking Tour + Audit Stations - to record observations and experiences along 9th Street corridor and its intersections with and between Broadway and State Street.
• Findings Share-out + Design Charrette
• A light breakfast and lunch
• Time well spent with people who are putting in the work to make Little Rock a walkable, culturally-rich destination.

Thank you to our partners and collaborators for making this event possible: