Local businesses in Northwest Arkansas are investing millions of dollars to support affordable housing in the area. 

• Spreading affordability: A $40m investment is being made through the NWA Regional Fund and will go toward a total of 5 development sites — 2 in Fayetteville, 2 in Springdale, and 1 in Bentonville. 
• For community: The developments are meant to address the needs of those who are struggling with high housing costs, and who are past, present, and future people critical to the region's success. In sum there will be 345 new rental units that will be 49% below average market rent.

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