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6 days ago
- Business
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Proposed Little Rock affordable housing project sparks parking concerns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An affordable housing proposal set for a vote before the Little Rock City Council to bring four new mini-homes to the Pettigrew area has been deferred by the developer for a later date. The developer, Mike Orndorff, said the decision to defer bringing this proposal before the Little Rock City Council to a later date is because he didn't believe he had the votes from city leaders to get the four proposed mini homes approved. Little Rock Mayor hopes to combat homelessness with Holistic Housing Initiative Orndorff says the city's planning commission had recommended denial of the initial application because the homes did not have driveways and would not provide any off-street parking. Orndorff said the vice chairman of the planning commission has since publicly voiced his support for the project. Orndorff said if approved, he'd plan to list the mini homes for $100,000 a piece, giving priority to homeowners and not investors looking to rent them out. But residents on Hanger Street say it will only make a crowded street with limited street parking and few driveways more difficult to navigate. 'Just being more congested around here. More cars on the street, up and down the street. It's up and down the street now, there's too many cars,' Hanger Street resident Cleo Berry said. 'Everybody moved around here, after school they're flying up and down the street. It's hectic around here and adding more homes like that around here it's not going to do anything but make it that much more congested.' Orndorff said interior designs have not been created yet. The homes do not have driveways, which was a major area of contention for residents like Berry. Little Rock makes 'Top 100 Best Places to Live' list Orndorff said there are three board members who have voiced their support of his application, but he would still need three more votes in favor for the proposal to move forward. The city council will next discuss Orndorff's application during their meeting on June 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
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Winter weather makes good sledding conditions for central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Whether you're stepping onto a snowboard, or surfing on the ice with your own two feet, the slippery slopes of central Arkansas have made for a creative snow day. Spending a snow day sliding on a hill of ice, Mike Orndorff said this round of winter weather comes with precaution. 'I think it's faster and more dangerous for sure,' Orndorff said. LIVE BLOG: Arkansas sees icy conditions, causing crashes and school closures Finnley Fitzhugh takes on a more traditional route while sledding, but even he said it comes with a risk. 'It's fun and fast but also it can be painful if you mess up,' Fitzhugh said. The winter storm has made for a good sledding opportunity these Arkansans said they can't pass up. 'It doesn't snow that much a year, it may only snow like twice,' Fitzhugh said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
