Conway 2025

Keep Conway Moving…

Conway’s population has grown for decades.  More recently Conway has emerged as a regional destination for business, travel and shopping.  These factors have put a strain on our transportation infrastructure.  In the future, Conway residents expect transportation capacity that exceeds demand.  Public transportation, safe and attractive options for the cyclist and pedestrian must become a priority in planning decisions.  New projects should complement the character of their surrounding neighborhood.

Keep Conway Moving lays out 26 individual goals that will work together in concert to build a multi modal transportation system that will move residents and visitors throughout town efficiently and safely.

Keep Conway Active…

Green space, athletic fields, water parks, programming and more.  Conway residents and visitors want a community that offers first class amenities and events.  Park spaces that residents can enjoy year round or destinations that draw visitors annually.

Conway’s park infrastructure should reflect the vibrancy of its people.  Keep Conway Active lists 14 specific goals that, if accomplished, will establish Conway as a leader in parks programming and facilities.

Keep Conway Building…

Conway residents appreciate the standards that have been set by recent developments.  Conway’s residential, commercial and downtown development should “stand out” regionally as being well planned and high quality.  There is a clear desire to address the aesthetics of new construction as well as revitalization.   Land use decisions should be made thoughtfully and should integrate best practice planning schemes.

Downtown is recognized as being an especially important part of our city’s social and economic health.  Conway residents want the progress downtown to continue and evolve.  They want downtown to connect with neighborhoods and visitors from the interstate.

Keep Conway Building includes 23 individual goals that will let Conway grow into a city of 100,000 people, but still retain an individual charm, character and quality.

Keep Conway Working…

Conway has been recognized in Arkansas for its growing economy.  Together, Conway residents have experienced dramatic job growth in the midst of one of our country’s most difficult times.  The majority of job growth in Conway will come from three sources: the expansion of established existing businesses, new companies choosing to locate in Conway and entrepreneurial growth.  Conway must remain friendly to business and become more attractive to talented labor.  The city and economic development organizations must address the need for attractive real estate to accommodate employers of all sizes and types.

The 16 goals listed in Keep Conway Working will provide the economic growth to drive every facet of an improved Conway.  This plan will allow Conway to match or exceed its population growth with job growth.

Keep Conway Safe…

The highest priority of local government is to keep its citizens safe.  Conway residents expect public safety services that are professional, well trained and well prepared for daily and extraordinary circumstances.  Public safety policies should not stop at the police and fire departments.  Parks, planning and other city agencies should all work to adopt a culture or creating safe places.  Residents also know that the best way to protect themselves and their neighbors is to be organized, informed and alert.

Accomplishing Keep Conway Safe’s 24 individual goals will have a daily impact on every family and visitor to Conway.  Lives, property and quality of life will all be protected by executing these recommendations.

Keep Conway Creative…

A city with three colleges has a “head start” towards a thriving arts community.  Conway residents expect investment in the arts.  They appreciate opportunities to attend diverse and frequent events from a number of disciplines.  There is a desire to integrate arts and creativity into our public building and spaces, our educational system and our daily lives.  People recognize the economic vitality that comes from nurturing local creativity and talent.

Keep Conway Creative spells out 19 specific goals that will build on our existing arts community and establish Conway as a destination for arts and culture in the south.

Keep Conway Learning…

Conway is an education city.  It’s our number one industry.  Three colleges, a high achieving public school system, historic and growing private school opportunities all contribute to a local culture that puts education first.  Conway residents recognize the opportunity that comes from partnership.  The business community, higher education, K-12, pre-k, workforce and more can and should all coordinate efforts to provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

Keep Conway Learning spells out 10 individual goals that address the educational needs of parents, students and the community as a whole.