Meet The Neighbors: The Blansett Family

The Blansett Family lives in the East Side area. The city’s East Side features a diverse array of neighborhoods developed from the 1970s to today. Just minutes from the city’s major shopping corridor along Interstate 40, the East Side is home to several new neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers.       

What is your favorite hobby/activity to do in or around Conway?  

UCA activities, visit the parks 

What’s your best memory of Conway?  

Riding mountain bike trails at Cadron Settlement Park 

What trait do you admire most about Conway?  

Community support and family feel

What do you hope for Conway in the future?  

Continued enrollment growth at the colleges 

Favorite event in Conway?  

Toad Suck Daze, and the downtown tree lighting 

Favorite thing about Conway?  

There is always something to do! 

What new development/addition in Conway have you enjoyed most?  

Lewis Crossing Shopping Center 

What do you enjoy most about your area of Conway?  

Smalltown feel, but everything you need is close by. 

How would you describe Conway to someone who just moved here?  

Conway is very accepting and welcoming. If you want to get involved in civic or social activities, you will be welcomed with open arms. 

Where do your kids go to school and why is your family proud to be a Wampus Cat, Bulldog, Eagle, or homeschool?  

We have three children; our 7- and 5-year-olds are St. Joseph Bulldogs. Our youngest is at Legacy Learning. These two places have become our family and are so supportive of our family and our community. 

When family or friends come to visit, what is a must-do?  

Antique shopping and eating at great restaurants 


Meet The Neighbors is a section of the city’s community magazine, CONWAY+, and is sponsored by Coldwell Banker RPM Group.

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