FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

Markham Hill

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Markham Hill is shaped by its land. Ridges, streams, and forest define where homes are placed, where trails run, and how the neighborhood takes form. Conservation isn’t an afterthought here. It’s the framework every decision is built around.

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FIVE MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING

A Neighborhood Rooted in the Ozarks

This hilltop neighborhood overlooks a protected stretch of Ozark forest and opens into Fayetteville’s trail system. Homes sit steps from the Traverse, while the University and downtown are just minutes down the ridge. It’s a rare combination of connection and quiet.

OUR APPROACH

What is a Conservation Neighborhood?

Start with the Site

Streams, ridgelines, and historic sites are identified and protected from the beginning.

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Built for People

Porches, streets, and trails are designed for people over cars.

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Homes that Make Room

Homes are grouped to preserve shared land and reduce sprawl.

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Local Character

Architecture reflects Ozark materials, forms, and landscape.

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Shared Green Space

Trails and community lands support daily life and keep people connected to nature.

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Community Stewardship

Residents share responsibility for caring for trails, forests, and open space.

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Design with the Land

Roads and buildings follow natural contours, protecting water, soil, and wildlife.

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Enduring Value

Conservation creates long-lasting beauty, healthier land, and resilient neighborhoods.

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WILDLIFE & HABITAT PROTECTION

Over 100 acres of forest, meadow, and trail.

ON FOOT OR BY BIKE

Trails on the Hill

Markham Hill’s trail network is designed to connect people to nature, to neighbors, and to the region. Trails begin just off your doorstep and lead through forest, meadow, and future gathering spaces. The Markham Loop forms a key segment of the Fayetteville Traverse, a citywide trail system linking campus, parks, and neighborhoods across town. From here, residents and visitors can walk or bike to downtown Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas, and beyond.

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SHARED GREEN SPACE

The Meadow

The Meadow has always been the heart of Markham Hill. Once a summer camp and pastureland, the Meadow carries a long history of shared experience and open skies. Today, it anchors Markham Hill’s conservation approach as a protected open space surrounded by native wildflowers and pollinator habitat. It’s also a gathering place, with future uses that may include seasonal markets, festivals, and community events. Shaped by history, designed for what’s next.

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50 ACRES PRESERVED

Forest Stewardship

More than 50 acres of Markham Hill’s forest are permanently protected and actively cared for. These woodlands support a diverse ecosystem where foxes, screech owls, frogs, and native pollinators all thrive. Our team partners with researchers and conservationists to manage invasive species, restore native plants, and monitor wildlife. The goal is a forest that stays resilient and alive for generations to come.

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HISTORY

Markham Hill Through Time

Markham Hill has been shaped by centuries of natural history and human connection. What follows are the moments that brought it to where it is today.

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