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Chapter Four
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
The previous chapter outlined airside and landside facili es required to sa sfy avia on demand through
the short term (years 1-5) and long term (years 6-10) planning periods of the Development Plan. The
next step in the planning process is to evaluate reasonable and prac cal ways these facili es can be
provided. The purpose of this chapter is to evaluate varied development alterna ves based on iden fied
opportuni es as well as limita ons and constraints at Arlington Municipal Airport. Each alterna ve
provides a differing approach to meet exis ng and future facility needs, and those layouts are presented
for purposes of evalua on.
Some airports become constrained due to limited space availability, while others may become
constrained due to adjacent land use development. Arlington Municipal Airport has adequate land
available to sa sfy projected avia on demand through the long term planning period of this study.
Proper es adjacent to the Airport accommodate a variety of land uses, including commercial, industrial,
and residen al. Careful considera on should be given to the layout of future facili es and impacts to
poten al airfield improvements, especially those related to the runway and taxiway system. Proper
planning at this me can ensure the long term viability of the Airport for avia on and economic growth.
The primary goal of this planning process is to develop a viable plan for mee ng the needs resul ng from
the projected market demand over the next 10 years. The plan of ac on should be developed in a
manner that is consistent with the future goals and objec ves of the City of Arlington, airport users, and
ci zens of Arlington, who have a vested interest in the development and opera on of Arlington
Municipal Airport.
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