The 2018 City of Arlington Downtown Master Plan establishes a strategic framework and specific action items to guide the next generation of development. The visionary yet action-oriented Master Plan for “The American Dream City” builds on the substantial public and private investment in Downtown in the last several years and the community’s growing sense of momentum and excitement. 

A series of outreach activities with Downtown residents, businesses, developers, landowners, neighborhood associations, faith- and community-based organizations, and arts and cultural groups, led to a wide range of new public amenities, including increased culinary and retail options, more office and housing choices, green spaces and cultural events.

The Plan established several goals for Downtown Arlington, each supported by strategies, including physical and placemaking improvements. The specific strategies and detailed illustrations for Downtown activity centers and opportunity sites is guiding the implementation work of the City and its Downtown partners.