High Street Real Estate & Development co-founder and principal, Ward Davis, shared his enthusiasm for Downtown Rogers during the ground breaking celebration. “We love being a part of the most exciting and beautiful downtown in all of Arkansas,” he commented. Davis is an advocate purposeful urban planning and the new City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC). He is a supporter of policies and design practices to conserve and sustain both natural and human built environments. 

The construction is being handled by Buffalo Builders LLC, a Little Rock-based company specializing in multi-family and residential developments. The architectural design comes from Robert Sharp Architect, a Fayetteville firm led by Robert Sharp, whose expertise in New Urbanism, energy-efficient housing, and walkable neighborhoods aligns with the community-focused goals of this project.

This development supports the Downtown Rogers Master Plan and goals for the Rogers Lowell Chamber's Downtown Development initiative by achieving several key objectives:

1. Boosting Multi-Family Residential Development: By adding 45 new units, the project helps address the growing demand for residential options in Downtown Rogers, contributing to the revitalization of the area.
2. Revitalizing Under-Utilized Spaces: The apartments are transforming previously under-used lots, increasing community value and enhancing the urban landscape.
3. A winning track record: High Street Real Estate invested in Downtown Rogers a decade ago. Their purchase and adaptive reuse of the 1907 Building for 11 loft apartments and commercial businesses including Onyx Coffee Lab, Yeyo's Mezcaleria y Taqueria, Heirloom at The 1907 and Pinky Swear, elevated expectations of restaurants and bars in Downtown Rogers. 
4. Encouraging Further Investment: The successful revitalization of properties like the 1907 Building, The Lane Hotel, and Ozark Beer Company sparked interest and investment in Downtown Rogers. The Ritter and Spool Apartments are expected to continue this momentum, drawing attention through social media and encouraging additional development.

Though a new construction project, the Ritter and Spool Apartments will feature design elements that harmonize with the historic architectural aesthetic of Downtown Rogers. This approach ensures that modern living spaces are integrated into the city's rich historical context, offering both heritage and contemporary comforts.

By promoting urban living through mixed-use and multi-family developments, Downtown Rogers will see increased foot traffic, vital to the success of local small businesses such as restaurants and retail stores. With residents living within walking distance of these establishments, the area will become more vibrant, boosting economic growth and community engagement. This project embodies the ongoing efforts to transform Rogers into a thriving, walkable, and culturally enriched downtown.