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.