Nestled in the Ozarks, Fayetteville, is the third most populous city in the state. It has consistently been ranked among the top 10 American cities to live and work in by publications such as Forbes, Money Magazine, Kiplinger’s and others.
With its colorful Farmer’s Market and charming downtown square, the words “livability” and “quality of life” often spring from people’s lips when they describe living in Fayetteville, and America in Bloom has recognized the city’s heritage preservation efforts, aesthetic beauty, environmental awareness and community involvement by naming it a National Champion for three out of the past six years.
Fayetteville has also recently stepped into the national spotlight as the recipient of a number of prestigious awards in the areas of sustainability and urban design, thanks in part to Mayor Coody’s efforts.
“I’ve been an environmentalist from the time I could spell it,” says the two-term mayor. Coody, a former carpenter and homebuilder, sees the movement toward sustainability as central to maintaining Fayetteville’s quality of life, and initiated a number of projects concerning good government, environmental and quality of life issues in the community before stepping into the position of mayor in 2001.Read the rest of the Fayetteville profile in the October issue of CitiesGoGreen.
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