The University District Partnership will redevelop the areas around the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus, creating a dynamic urban place and improving the quality of life for all persons who live, work, learn, play, shop, socialize, and worship in the area. Located in the heart of the city and anchored by the UA Little Rock campus, the University District includes the homes, workplaces, and schools for thousands of families, workers, business owners, teachers, and students.
Vision
The University District aims to be a thriving cultural and entertainment destination, regarded throughout the city as a neighborhood of choice—a walkable in-town district with excellent schools and services, vibrant commercial areas, rich cultural resources, and connections to open space and transit.
The vision statement for the University District emphasizes the following seven themes:
- Distinctive district identity
- Commercial vitality
- Strong and diverse neighborhoods
- Safe and attractive streets
- Excellent schools
- Ample open space
- Clear pedestrian and transit links
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan was created in 2007 with help from several community participants. It outlines the goals for the area as well as steps to achieve those goals.
- Table of Contents
- Letter from Chancellor Joel Anderson
- Letter from Joyce Elliott
- Introduction and Summary
- Overview
- 2004 Vision Statement
- Strategic Plan
- Action Plan (2007-2008)
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Strategic Plan Participants
Revitalization Plan
- Vision Statement
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Existing Conditions
- Revitalization Framework Part 1
- Revitalization Framework Part 2
- Key Revitalization Projects
- Regulatory Recommendations
- Implementation
- Appendix
The Little Rock City Board of Directors adopted land use changes recommended by the University District Revitalization Plan. The land use plan is a visionary document that sets the overall direction for real estate development in the area.
Reports
- Report to the City of Little Rock Board of Directors, October 2013
- UDP Response to Task Force to Review No-Academic Units
- Appendices to UDP Response to Task Force to Review Non-Academic Units
Other Documents
- Tiger Grant Information
- South University Avenue Corridor Study
- 2011 Redevelopment Potential Analysis, AECOM
- University District Vision Statement
- Establishing University Village, Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, 2013
- Chancellor’s Committee on Campus Safety
- University Avenue Redesign, StudioMAIN, 2015
- Pedestrian Safety On and Around UA Little Rock (Original)
- UA Little Rock Pedestrian Safety (Update)
- Pedestrian Safety Discussion
- University District Strategic Plan
- City of Little Rock Bicycle Plan
- Federal Wage Rate Certification
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E
- Appendix F
- Appendix G
- Appendix G 1
- City Match Documentation
- Highway Match Commitment
- Water Match Commitment
- UA Little Rock Fence Match Commitment
- Right of Way Appraisal
