Aldermen said they want to allow more time for public input on the proposal, but also want to consider adding assurances about the Walton Arts Center’s planned expansion on Dickson Street.
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Walton Arts Center, regional park projects to begin construction in 2014
We talked to WAC CEO Peter Lane and Parks & Recreation director Connie Edmonston Tuesday night, and here’s what they said about next steps for expansion of the Walton Arts Center, and development of Fayetteville’s regional park.

BREAKING: Bond issues pass in Fayetteville special election
Fayetteville voters approved measures to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations, a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville, and to refinance the bonds originally issued to build the Fayetteville Town Center in a special election held Nov. 12.

Polls open in Fayetteville for special bond election
A special bond election today will determine whether taxpayer money is used to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville.

Early voting open for the Nov. 12 special bond election
Ballots can be cast between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 8.

Early voting on Fayetteville bond issue opens Nov. 5
The election is set for Nov. 12, but voters can weigh in early beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the County Clerk’s office inside the Washington County Courthouse.

Walton Arts Center details plans for renovated complex
Fayetteville residents now have a more detailed look at what is envisioned for the future of the Walton Arts Center on Dickson Street.

A guide to Fayetteville’s regional park plan
The concept of a regional park was first discussed 13 years ago when the city commissioned a 10-year Master Plan to determine the recreation needs of Fayetteville citizens.

Council calls Nov. 12 special election on funding for arts center and regional park
Voters will decide whether taxpayer money is used to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville.

Fall special election could decide funding help for arts center, regional park plans
Months of discussion over whether to use taxpayer money to fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville could come to a head this fall.

Commission approves plans to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations, regional park
Advertising and Promotion commissioners approved plans on Monday to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville.

No quorum means no movement on A&P bond proposal
Walton Arts Center officials will have to wait at least another month for a decision on a plan that would help fund an expansion of the arts center’s Dickson Street facility.

Bond proposal could fund arts center expansion, regional park and amphitheater
A plan to help the Walton Arts Center expand its Dickson Street facility has grown to include funding for a 200-acre regional park and a possible permanent home for the Arkansas Music Pavilion.

Council to A&P: Ask residents before considering Walton Arts Center request
A decision on whether to give $8.5 million to the Walton Arts Center will likely be delayed.

UPDATED: Council to consider surveying citizens on use of HMR funds
City Council members will consider a plan to survey Fayetteville citizens on how best to use funds from a possible extension of bonds used to finance the Fayetteville Town Center.