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City Council approves PUD allowing Shorter College to use shipping-container modular housing

North Little Rock City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The North Little Rock City Council adopted an amended planned-unit-development zoning change enabling Shorter College to place shipping-container modular residences at 715 North Pine Street, after a public hearing featuring college leaders, students and the vendor and an amendment attaching a rendering and conditions.

The North Little Rock City Council voted to adopt an amended planned-unit-development ordinance allowing Shorter College to use modified shipping containers as student housing at 715 North Pine Street.

Shorter College President Jeffrey, who spoke at the council’s public hearing, said the proposal would provide much-needed, campus-proximate housing as the college grows in enrollment. “Our institution is experiencing increased enrollment and we are wanting to support and supply residential spaces for our students,” he said during remarks to the council.

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