Landmark projects like the groundbreaking veterinary campus and new hospital are being nurtured as foundational pillars of a broader strategy to elevate Cabot’s economic and educational standing. Additionally, elevating the city’s primary corridor to Interstate status acts as a gateway to accelerated economic opportunity. These advancements show that Cabot is not just a growing city; it’s a future economic anchor for Central Arkansas. However, before that future is realized, Cabot has made sure to establish small economic anchors for itself through small business support. The city’s unique grant-matching program, funded by reallocating business license fees, directly empowers small businesses to expand and improve, stimulating local commerce from within. The city’s creative use of business license revenue and proactive recruitment are shining examples of what thoughtful, local action can achieve. They show that Cabot’s leaders refuse to wait passively for development, instead choosing initiative by consistently courting new developers, restaurateurs, and retailers. In Cabot, every decision, large or small, is an investment in the city’s future value. And while its story is already one of success, its next chapters could redefine what’s possible for a city of its size. The groundwork is laid, and Cabot has emerged as a city grown by design, not default. It’s a place where families plant roots, businesses flourish, and generations choose to stay. LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING Located just northeast of Little Rock, Cabot,Arkansas, was once firmly rooted in the routines of small-town life. However, a powerful transformation is underway, and this change is being fueled by a deliberate, inclusive, and unified strategy for community enrichment. Over the last several years, Cabot, in partnership with key public and private stakeholders, has laid a foundation for economic vitality and long-term resilience. Due to the strategic infrastructure projects and community-centric development that catalyzed this shift, the city’s leadership is focused on connectivity and sustainable growth. Cabot is one of the fastest-growing housing regions in Arkansas. With so many families coming to its 71 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 CABOT, AR
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