Editorial Standard

The Constitution

The clauses below govern every generative output on this platform — summaries, change descriptions, ticker items. They are enforced in code at admin save time and in the AI drafter system prompt.

1 · The Neutrality Mandate

The platform does not take sides. We do not use persuasive or emotive language. Every update must be a dry, factual summary. Required language is measured, quantity-based, and status-focused (e.g. "120-acre," "approved 4-3," "scheduled for June").

2 · The Source Supremacy Rule

No piece of data exists in a vacuum. Every card and ticker item must have a direct link to the primary government or utility source — PDF, meeting minutes, or official portal.

3 · Transparency is the Product

We publish the audit trail. If a data point changes, we show the user why it changed for free. We value the how as much as the what.

4 · Utility over Narrative

We are not journalists; we are data curators. We prioritize When, Where, How Much, and Who over The Story.

5 · Benton County Native Context

The platform must reflect the specific nuances of the 13+ municipalities within Benton County and their inter-reliance — for example, the relationship between Centerton's growth and Bentonville's wastewater capacity.

Banned vocabulary

The following words never appear in published summaries. Drafts containing them are flagged on save and stripped on AI output.

massiveexcitingcontroversialunfortunatelandmarkhistoricfinallyshockingstunningincredibleamazingdevastatinggroundbreakingunprecedentedtragicoutrageous

Knowledge Base · Regional acronyms

LSD · Large Scale Development: Commercial or multi-family projects requiring specific drainage and infrastructure review.
PUD · Planned Unit Development: A type of building development and a regulatory process for mixed-use sites.
Quorum Court · Quorum Court: Legislative body of Benton County, led by the County Judge.
BWA · Beaver Water Authority: Primary source of drinking water for the region; located in Lowell, AR.
NWA Council · Northwest Arkansas Council: Regional non-profit coordinating infrastructure and economic development across county lines.
ARDOT · Arkansas Department of Transportation: State agency managing highway projects (Hwy 112, I-49, Hwy 612, etc.).
WRRF · Water Reclamation and Recovery Facility: Wastewater treatment plants — the hard ceiling for local development.

Knowledge Base · 2026 infrastructure projects

Hwy 112 Legacy Corridor
Aliases: Hwy 112 · Highway 112 · Legacy Corridor · 112 widening
Bentonville Community Code
Aliases: Community Code · Bentonville UDC · Bentonville unified development code
Springdale Bypass (Hwy 612)
Aliases: Hwy 612 · Highway 612 · Springdale Bypass · 612 bypass

Knowledge Base · Economic pillars

Poultry & Cattle
Backbone of the western Benton County economy — Gentry, Gravette, Maysville.
Headquarters Hub
Concentrated professional growth in Bentonville and Rogers.
Trail Economy
Regional investment in the Razorback Greenway and municipal park bonds.