Western Arkansas Planning & Development District

Founded in 1966, WAPDD serves the six counties of Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, and Sebastian by providing a variety of resources, services, and information. In this role, we assist area leaders and residents in areas like community and economic development, workforce development, transportation improvement, emergency 911 services, and much more. “The mission of the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District is to foster community and economic growth in our local economy by providing community and economic development, workforce innovation, transportation, and emergency planning, and various other professional services in support of our Region. We are the central catalyst for community-centered economic development that links our counties, cities, and businesses with state, federal, and private resources to aid in a higher quality of life while promoting future growth for all citizens of Western Arkansas.”