PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 16, 2023) – Pulaski County is asking for county residents’ input in the Pulaski County Land Use Study by encouraging residents throughout the County to attend the upcoming public vision meetings.

The land use study is available to all Pulaski County residents, including those inside municipalities and in the unincorporated areas of the County.

The public visioning meetings will be held at 3 regional locations on May 22, 23, and 25, and residents are encouraged to attend whichever meeting location is most convenient.

Monday, May 22, 2023 

6:00 to 8:00 PM 

Pinnacle View United Methodist Church 20100 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

 6:30-8:30 pm 

Higgins Community Center 3523 Slinker Road Little Rock, AR 72206 

Thursday, May 25, 2023 

6:00 to 8:00PM 

North Pulaski Community Center 5705 W. Republican Road Jacksonville, AR 72076

Residents can also learn more at the County’s Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Pulaski County Quorum Court, located at 201 Broadway in Little Rock.

The study focuses on the future of the unincorporated areas of the County by looking at land use, infrastructure, and development. The goal is to create a realistic and implementable plan that reflects the needs of Pulaski County citizens, communities, business owners and stakeholders.

The public visioning meetings are open-house style meetings in which Pulaski County residents can learn more about the land use study and provide any comments or ideas related to land use, development, and infrastructure, including: transportation, recreation, and utilities. Maps will be on display at each meeting, including a large format printed map where written comments and ideas are encouraged.

Citizens can also participate by sharing their ideas and comments through the public survey and interactive comment map.

For more information or questions, click here.

Public vision meeting flyer HERE.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 11, 2023)–Walking to the Pulaski County Courthouse, visitors often marvel at the flowers and greenery near the building, especially in the Pulaski County Rose Garden on 2nd Street.

Pulaski County Master Gardeners oversee the garden, a project under the  Pulaski County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service which is a part of the statewide network and the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture.

Dana Boyster is one of the project’s leaders, which was established approximately eight years ago. 

“We’re out here visiting with people who say the garden looks so nice,” Boyster says.

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Boyster said the group plants what will give people a big show of color when they are driving by. They are planting Petunias this time of year because they are colorful and are annual plants. 

“Give them a glimpse of something beautiful..it’s cheerful!” Boyster said. 

The Pulaski County Rose Garden is also a Monarch Waystation, meaning it’s a habitat dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation. Boyster and her team always have something blooming in the garden for the butterflies.

The gardeners’ plant perennials, which are flowers that live for more than two years. 

“You want an early bloomer, mid, and then a late summer when everything is hot and dry, [so]something [is always] blooming for the butterflies,” Boyster said. 

Among the garden’s many plants, Boyster said that a “Julia Child” Floribunda rose bush was donated to the courthouse in 2020  to commemorate the 100 years of women’s right to vote. 

The garden is admired by citizens who walk and or bike near the garden. 

“We saw a wedding under the Crepe Myrtle tree, near the fountain, just last year,” Melody Parsley, one of the County master gardener leaders said.

The Pulaski County Master Gardeners tend to the County courthouse garden every second and fourth Tuesday. Visit the group’s Facebook page for more information.

About Master Gardener

Arkansas Master Gardener President Carol Mendel said there are 30 garden projects across the County. She also mentioned that there are 550 members of the master garden in Pulaski County. 

“People interested in becoming a master gardener fill out applications and enroll in a Zoom class every fall,” Mendel said. 

Mendel also said after training, gardeners must commit to 40 hours of community service, 20 learning hours during their first year. According to the master gardeners’ website, gardens provide 20 working hours and 20 learning hours after the first year.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 4, 2023)- Solar Array for Pulaski County is on schedule for its anticipated completion by the end of the year.

Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) officials said the racking installation is almost finished, electrical work and fencing are underway, and transformers are expected this month.

“Today’s Power, Inc. is excited about the progress in the completion of the 4.6MW solar project to support Pulaski County.  As a significant portion of the construction work is nearing completion, we are working toward Commercial Operation to commence Q4 of 2023 ” said Derek Dyson, CEO of Today’s Power, Inc.

In November 2022,  Pulaski County held a groundbreaking for the solar array at the Little Rock Port Authority, which when completed, will save the County approximately $250,000 a year in current electric costs.

After completion, the 4.7MW solar array, in conjunction with Pulaski County’s other site located by the Pulaski County Detention Center, will supply approximately 90% of the County’s electric needs with clean, renewable solar power.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 3, 2023) – Pulaski County will hold a ribbon cutting for the new inclusive playground in Two Rivers Park on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m., located at 6722 Two Rivers Park Road in Pulaski County. The playground is the largest inclusive playground in Arkansas.

Over 64,000 square feet, the playground includes numerous play elements that people of all abilities can use. It also features an open-air pavilion, paths connecting to existing facilities in the park and rubber and turf surfaces ensuring no physical barriers for people using wheelchairs.

“Children of all abilities and their families will have a place to gather and play, to build friendships, and to foster a sense of belonging and togetherness,” said Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde.

Guests and their families are encouraged to stop by to experience the new playground for themselves!

View the state’s largest inclusive playground here.

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