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e first phase of the development will consist of about 40 acres with 90 one-third acre residential lots and about 15 acres of duplex and fourplex apartments. e two and three- bedroom duplex and fourplex units will have two-car garages, granite counter tops, tiled bathrooms, screened-in back porches and other high-end amenities. ompson will build the duplexes and fourplexes along with the infrastructure, including streets, water, sewer and power. e single-family home lots will be available for sale. ere will be ample green space and other facilities, including storage units available only to residents. ompson said he's had lot of interest from individuals and developers and hopes to keep the building local. Harrison City Council members also passed a resolution in July offering financial incentives to builders who construct residential housing in Harrison. Largent pointed out that area financial institutions are also excited about the opportunity to help investment in the community, noting that of the 10 banks in town, nine were at the groundbreaking. Phase two, on an additional 20-plus acres, is still being planned, but will likely be developed to include additional lots and lease units. "is announcement by Lew ompson really provides a giant leap forward for Harrison and our region," Largent said. "is makes homes available now at various levels. It may be folks in a starter home today, looking for their next home. at frees up their starter home for others in the workforce. It's a domino effect" Melissa Collins, principal broker at Weichert, Realtors-Market Edge, and chair of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, expressed gratitude both as a chamber representative and as a realtor, saying the announcement "could not have come at a more critical time for the community." In addition, Largent pointed out that new housing in Harrison will be a draw for those working in surrounding communities who may consider moving to enjoy the quality of life there— with the new community center, excellent school system, North Arkansas College and the fact that it's a retail hub for the area. Mayor Jackson concluded, "Many positive things are happening in Harrison. We now will have one more important element to support growth. When people move to the area and can't find the appropriate house, they move on to a different community. ese new homes and apartments will add substantially to the inventory and provide our newcomers with many options to live and work locally." Renderings courtesy Blue Rock Design Build OZARK LIVING • OCTOBER 2021 • 45

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