Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 94

A comprehensive approach to
economic development must balance
traditional business recruitment and
Competitiveness is no longer defined
retention strategies with those that
simply by the ability to provide sites in focus on retaining and attracting
an industrial park, but rather the ability people. The city will, therefore, need
to support innovative companies
to take an active role in attracting
and talented workers. The availability
and retaining the talent needed to
of skilled labor has emerged as an
support existing and future employers,
essential factor in corporate location
including the need to create more
decisions; therefore, the attraction
diverse housing options.
and retention of businesses is directly
tied to the needs and expectations
of talented employees. This is heavily
influenced by the “quality of place”,
which focuses on enhancing the area’s
diversity of options that appeal to
a broad audience, encompassing a
range of amenities and opportunities.
High-Impact Community
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