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Strategic Plan
Guiding Principles
GLOBALLY CONNECTED Arlington ’ s employment centers are premier locations for companies who are engaged in the global marketplace and who represent the next generation of innovation in their industries .
VIBRANT Arlington ’ s amenities create a quality of place that attracts companies , retains UTA graduates , and entices visitors to linger .
INNOVATIVE Arlington is a hotbed of innovation in the Metroplex in multiple facets : its economic development practices , the research taking place at UTA , and the research and development taking place at local companies .
EQUITABLE GROWTH Arlington will benefit from addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities within the city by delivering strategies that achieve equitable growth for all .
Strategic Plan Goals
GOAL 1 : COMPETITIVE POSITIONING The elevation of Arlington ’ s competitive positioning in the region to capture a larger share of high-wage , high-impact growth .
GOAL 2 : TRANSFORMATIONAL REDEVELOPMENT The rejuvenation and transformation of key economic centers into vibrant destinations . Special attention must be paid to disadvantaged populations .
GOAL 3 : HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The creation of the amenities and assets that will secure Arlington ’ s position as a major activity hub in the Metroplex .