Arkansas Lobbyist Ted Mullenix Announces Rose Creek Station Development Near Capitol

Arkansas's prominent lobbyist Ted Mullenix is transforming a historic property into the new Rose Creek Station, located atop a hill across Third Street from the state Capitol. Moving his office from the Winthrop Rockefeller Building, Mullenix is renovating a nearly century-old house into a modern workspace, aiming to complete the project by Labor Day. The 13-acre site, acquired through multiple transactions totaling at least $2.8 million, will feature approximately 6,000 square feet of office space spread over two floors. The building, formerly a residence and later converted into apartments and offices, was largely vacant before Mullenix's redevelopment. Additionally, the development will include a restaurant named Fork, led by Little Rock chef Ira Mittelman, occupying a former Mexican restaurant space. Mittelman, known for closing popular local eateries like Park Hill Grill and Ira’s Restaurant, aims to bring a new dining destination to the area. Mullenix is currently seeking investors for the project, which may see further development. The city of Little Rock has requested that part of the property be donated for a new trail, the Rose Creek Trail, which will connect the Arkan...