Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 30

Goals, Strategies and Actions
As Arlington looks to advance into the future, the stage has been set for the
City to take advantage of its assets and to address any challenges. In order to
continue to evolve, Arlington must strategically position itself and stay focused
on specific goals and actions that work to accomplish the vision.
Goals are broad guiding statements that describe the hopes of the community
for the future. A goal may never be completely attainable but it is used as a point
towards which to strive.
Strategies describe what is needed to move the community in the direction of
completing each goal.
Actions outline specific steps to be taken to achieve the strategy.
The goals and strategies for the five elements of the Comprehensive Plan —
Neighborhoods, Transportation, Economic Development, Environment,
and Land Use — are summarized for quick reference below. A more detailed
narrative followed by action items is provided for each element in their
respective section of the document.
Goal: Value our Neighborhoods
1. Strengthen our community by embracing our diversity, engaging our
residents and empowering our neighborhoods.
2. Create places where people want to be.
3. Maintain and enhance neighborhood quality of life and appearance.
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