Creating places for humanity to flourish in Northwest Arkansas
Blue Crane is a development and real estate company that strives to create places for humanity to flourish in Northwest Arkansas. Located in the heart of the Mountain Biking Capital of the World, Blue Crane is a trailblazer for projects that connect communities to downtown, life to work, and entrepreneurs to opportunities. Blue Crane is the real estate arm of Runway Group, a holding company making investments in real estate, outdoor recreation, hospitality, and businesses committed to moving Arkansas forward.
Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas consistently rank in the top-10 for U.S. Quality of Life rankings. In fact, Northwest Arkansas has stayed in the Top 10 of U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live in the U.S. lists for five consecutive years. For 2021-2022, U.S. News & World Report lists the Northwest Arkansas area as No. 4 on its list of Best Places to Live in the U.S, up from No. 8 for 2020. Population growth, quality of life, and economic development make Northwest Arkansas a great place to develop. The region is home to multiple Fortune 500 companies, museums with world-class exhibitions, the University of Arkansas, well-loved trail systems, performing arts venues, outdoor recreation, and much more.
Blue Crane acquires, develops, and manages real estate in Bentonville and throughout Northwest Arkansas with a focus on creating high-quality, community destinations. Some of our projects include office, retail, mixed-use, and residential. For more information or to contact Blue Crane, please use the contact form below.

Our Story
Blue Crane is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. We serve as a trailblazer for projects that connect communities to downtown, life to work, and entrepreneurs to opportunities. Our parent company, Runway Group, makes investments in real estate, hospitality, outdoor initiatives, and businesses committed to moving Northwest Arkansas forward.
Our Work
Hospitality + Retail
Mixed-Use + Residential
In Development
Hospitality + Retail
Mixed-Use + Residential
In Development
Our Team
