A-State Link
The Arkansas State University (ASTATE) campus is located directly to the northeast of
the downtown core, however, a safe and designated path for pedestrians and cyclists
from the downtown core to the campus is lacking. The railyard is a current obstacle,
yet is an important historical aspect for the community. The Jonesboro Quality of Life
and Connectivity Master Plan 2018 proposes to transform this space into a much
needed connective link between two of the main elements of Jonesboro’s urban fabric:
the ASTATE campus and the downtown core. A public park and elevated crossing over
the existing rail line are proposed to transform this once-divided area into a destination
and link.[A1]
