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Downtown Little Rock CDC Announces Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to
Celebrate UA Fay Jones School of Architecture’s Governor Beebe to Cut Ribbon on Sustainable Modular Home in Little Rock’s Historic Pettaway Neighborhood WHO: The Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corporation and the Fay Jones School of Architecture, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
WHAT:
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Little Rock’s first Design/Build
home by students in WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 WHERE: 1519 S. Commerce Street, Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, AR—The Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corporation is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 7 for the 2009-2010 University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture Design/Build home, located at 1519 S. Commerce St. in downtown Little Rock’s Pettaway neighborhood. “We’re proud to be a part of this innovative and beautifully-designed project,” said Scott Grummer, Executive Director of the Downtown Little Rock CDC. “We see this collaboration as a catalyst for a new approach to urban infill, one that incorporates not only affordability, but quality, sustainability, and thoughtful design.” Governor Mike Beebe is scheduled to be on hand to offer a few remarks, and to assist in the ribbon-cutting. Several other city and state officials, as well as officials from the University are expected to attend the event, including Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola, State Land Commissioner Mark Wilcox, University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart, and Dean Jeff Shannon of the Fay Jones School of Architecture. “We’re delighted that Governor Beebe has agreed to join our ceremony. He has expressed a commitment to sustainable economic development, and I can’t think of a project that better exemplifies the future of Arkansas’ green economy than this one,” Grummer said. The 1,200 square foot home was designed and constructed by 4th and 5th year students, under the instruction of Associate Professor Michael Hughes. This home was constructed in modules at a warehouse in Fayetteville. Upon its completion in mid-April, the units were shipped to the site and assembled. The students have spent the majority of the time since the installation in Little Rock, finishing the home and preparing it for its new owners. This home is part of a collaborative effort to revitalize the South Main neighborhood, and showcases materials and construction alternatives for affordable, energy-efficient and sustainable housing in inner-city Little Rock.
About the Fay Jones School of Architecture For more information on the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture, contact Associate Professor Michael Hughes, at mlhughes@uark.edu, (479) 575-7297.
About the Design/Build Program Other student projects since the mid-1990s have included a home for Habitat for Humanity in Fayetteville; several projects at Camp Aldersgate, a Little Rock camp for children with disabilities; and rehabilitation of a New Orleans restaurant damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
The Downtown Little Rock
CDC salutes the vision, talent, and hard work of the University
of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture’s 2009-2010
Design/Build Team. Congratulations on your achievement, and
thank you for your innovative, beautiful, and Associate Professor Michael Hughes Craig Peacock Lianne Collier Jack Doherty Kevin Hayre Kelly Jackson Nick Walker Brad West Ryan Wojcicki Ben Bendall Elizabeth Beall Stephanie Foster James Swann Addison Bliss Josh Matthews Chase Pitner Jerome Tomlin
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The Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corporation and the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture wish to acknowledge the generous contributions of the following sponsors, supporters, and volunteers of the 2009-2010 Design/Build Project: ABC-Central Block and Brick ACE Glass Ash Grove Packaging Arkansas Rebar Inc. Barbee Cranes + Rigging Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Darragh Company Hugg & Hall Meeks Lumber Nabholz Construction Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) Paul Page Dwellings, LLC Razorback Concrete Inc. Gill Elrod Ragon Owen & Sherman, P.A. Windsor Windows & Doors Friends and Families of the Design/Build Students The residents of the Historic Pettaway Neighborhood ACHANGE Arkansas Studies Institute Agipito Sanchez Bank of the Ozarks BioBased Insulation Central Arkansas Water City of Little Rock City of Fayetteville Clint Bailey, Harris Architects Cody Farmer, RSC Rental Commissioner of State Lands Community Bakery Rep. Darrin Williams David Davidian, Ironman Fabrication David Davies Deborah Berke, FAIA, LEED AP Diane Carroll, At Home in Arkansas Downtown Little Rock Partnership Downtown Neighborhood Association First Arkansas Title U.S. Attorney’s Office Gil Newnum, Harrison French and Associates Green Corner Store Gus Design Cooperative Heart of the City Coalition Hum’s Hardware and Rental, Inc. IberiaBank J. Leon Johnson, Attorney Jeffrey Sand & Gravel Joanna Nabholz June Freeman L+L Metal Fabrication Lighthouse Center Little Rock Wastewater Macarthur Park Group Melissa Clark Michael Ames, Benchmark Framing MicroFinancial Modus Studio, Fayetteville Mr. Bamboo Prospect Steel Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Rich Brya, 3GD Inc. Roberts-McNutt Roofing Smart Structures Distributing Southside Main Street Project Troy Osborne, Airtech Heating and Air University of Arkansas Facilities Management University of Arkansas Office of the Chancellor UA Local #155 Village Commons Peter Waldman, Professor of Architecture, University of Virginia Witsell, Evans, Rasco Architects Second Baptist Church, Little Rock Donna Skulman Consulting
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