upper-income families—exactly the demographic that often wants modern housing, strong schools, and convenient amenities, but prefers a smaller, more manageable community to raise children in. For Trumann, securing that kind of new housing is an important step toward diversifying its population and tax base. Green space and stormwater are built into the concept from the start. A large retention pond, already installed and stocked with fish, serves triple duty as drainage infrastructure, recreational fishing spot, and aesthetic focal point. Fountains, trails, and green edges help unify the site while also supporting broader city drainage objectives. In a low-lying, flat landscape where stormwater can linger, holding ponds and carefully designed flow paths are critical tools. At Steel Creek, they support both beauty and resilience. COMMERCIAL MOMENTUM BEYOND STEEL CREEK Steel Creek is not the only sign that private capital is betting on Trumann’s future. Just to the south, a new office and retail park has been constructed and is already fully leased. The fact that this newer construction commands higher rents and still finds ready tenants is a clear indicator of pent-up demand for quality retail and office space. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate, represented in the conversation by Executive Broker Zach Qualls, has played an important role in these developments. While the firm focuses exclusively on commercial real estate and does not lead standalone residential projects, its partnership with the Roach family and involvement in several commercial builds in Trumann has been instrumental in shaping the city’s emerging growth corridor near the interstate. The success of these projects sends a strong signal: businesses are willing to pay for good space in Trumann, and investors are willing to spend their own money to make that space a reality. For a community of approximately 7,500 residents, that kind of confidence is no small thing. 189 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 CITY OF TRUMANN, AR
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