$161 million Trade Winds development to break ground in Springdale
by April 15, 2026 3:00 pm 3,568 views
Rogers-based Blue Ribbon Industries said Wednesday (April 15) that it will host a groundbreaking for a 130-acre planned unit development at 11 a.m. April 24. The ceremony for the $161 million development will take place at 12880 Arkansas Highway 112 in Springdale.
Trade Winds will be built in phases northeast of Highway 112 and Wagon Wheel Road, with the first phase to be completed in 2027. According to the masterplan, the project will include 171 single-family homes in the first phase, followed by a 172-unit townhome village and 52,894 square feet of commercial space for retail and services. This dual-model approach is expected to provide “a signature residential experience” and modern, attainable rental housing, according to a news release.
“Northwest Arkansas continues to see strong demand for attainable single-family housing,” said Lauren Blass, COO at Blue Ribbon Industries. “Trade Winds is designed to meet that demand with a mix of housing options, integrated amenities, and a location that connects residents to jobs, schools and regional infrastructure.”
Blue Ribbon Industries is developing the project through its affiliated entities, including Blass Capital and Blue Ribbon Site Services. Site work is being completed in partnership with Emery Sapp & Sons. Brittenum Construction will lead the construction of the single-family homes. Crafton Tull in Rogers is the engineer. Additional partners include Planning Design Group, Studio 4D, Prism Design Studio, and Architects Collective. Financing is being provided by Intrust Bank.
The project site is located between Cave Springs and the Springdale Northern Bypass (Arkansas Highway 612). While the development has a Springdale address, it is within the Bentonville School District.
Planned amenities include a clubhouse, dog park, pool and stocked ponds. Plans show 564 parking spaces will be included in the project, and the townhomes will have attached garages.
“We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with Blue Ribbon,” said Jon Brittenum, owner of Brittenum Construction. “For our team at Brittenum Construction, this project represents a monumental opportunity for our company and the families who make our work possible. By combining our shared values and expertise, we aren’t just building structures — we are creating a vibrant environment that will benefit the families of NWA for generations to come. We look forward to what we will achieve together.”
“Trade Winds is a planned unit development that represents an investment in west Springdale that goes beyond housing to create a well-rounded, lasting community,” said Sharon Tromburg, director of planning and community development for the city of Springdale. “Integrating commercial opportunities with outdoor amenities that celebrate the site’s natural features is one of the highlights for residents who will get to call this home. We’re excited to see this project move forward and the role it will play in supporting Springdale’s continued growth.”