How a Walmart Heir Is Transforming Rural Arkansas Into a Design Powerhouse

New York Times - Oct 28, 2026

Alice Walton is helping the Ozark region shed its “flyover” status by creating civic projects with top architects. The Waltons say they are “giving back.” What is the region giving up?

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