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A FRESH DISTRICT RISES Words Dwain Hebda images K&W Properties
FORT SMITH’S DOWNTOWN
landscape got a
whole lot tastier this summer with completion of the initial phases of the Bakery District. The one-of-a-kind project, seamlessly combining the city’s past, present and future in one stylish mixed-use development, celebrated its Grand Opening in June. “Downtown Fort Smith is a beautiful historic area that has a wonderful stock of historic buildings that are untapped and untouched,” says Tom Hanna, portfolio manager for K&W Properties, which owns and developed the site. “One thing that was really attractive was this idea of creating a new development while retrofitting an existing facility. “The whole idea behind the Bakery District is we really wanted to create live, work and play aspects to it, while also promoting walkability throughout the neighborhood. That’s another reason to be located downtown.”
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