Conway Planning Commission Recommends New Housing and Business Development

A planning commission voted to recommend a proposed development in Conway, which includes new businesses and more than 230 housing units. The project was sent to the Conway City Council for consideration on October 19. The developer, Rise Partners, stated the project plans to build larger stormwater ponds to manage runoff and will remain outside the FEMA flood zone along Crabtree Swamp. The project impacts about 4.87 acres of wetlands in the area.

The proposed development could increase the local tax base and economic activity in Conway. However, the project faces concerns from neighbors regarding potential increases in flooding and traffic, despite the developer's commitment to exceeding state stormwater requirements.