Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership
Acres.com, a Fayetteville-based land intelligence platform, recently partnered with Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas, aiming to make land and housing data more accessible and help area leaders, developers and organizations plan for growth.
The collaboration will provide ULI NWA with access to Acres’ national parcel and ownership data, comprising over 150 million land parcels, according to a news release. Acres will also assist ULI NWA in analyzing properties owned by faith-based organizations to evaluate the potential for affordable housing on suitable land, in support of the Faithful Foundations program.
“This partnership embodies our shared commitment to helping communities make smarter, more transparent land decisions,” said Carter Malloy, founder and CEO of Acres.com. “By incorporating Faithful Foundations sites into Acres, we’re giving civic and private leaders the ability to see and act on opportunities that directly support housing affordability.”
Founded in 1936, Urban Land Institute is a global network of professionals in real estate, design, planning and public policy who collaborate to shape the future of the built environment. The Northwest Arkansas chapter focuses on advancing housing affordability, sustainability and design.
“Acres’ technology adds a powerful layer to the work our members are doing on the ground,” said Wes Craiglow, executive director of ULI NWA. “Visualizing these sites spatially helps connect data to action, supporting developers, planners, and congregations as they bring new housing options to life.”
Acres has 64 employees, and ULI NWA has seven staff.