West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (WCAPDD) was originally established as one of eight economic development districts in the State of Arkansas and incorporated in 1967.

Mission and Purpose

The West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District was organized for the purpose of improving and enhancing the social and economic well-being and opportunities for the people residing within its boundaries.
WCAPDD is a multi-county non-profit planning and development organization established to promote economic development, to assist local governments and private organizations in obtaining federal and state grants and loans, to prepare comprehensive regional plans for economic development and improve government services, to enlist private support for these activities, and to coordinate private and public programs in a multi-county district.

Solid Waste
Community Development
Workforce Development
Hazard Mitigation & Disaster Relief
Tri-Lakes MPO

*Some photos courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism