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Neighborhoods
Where we have noted a decline in quality of life ratings for the city as a whole, Arlington
residents continue to rate their neighborhoods very positively in terms of quality of life
(82% “excellent” or “good”). This has remained constant over the past six years.
Speeding on neighborhood streets continues to be perceived as the biggest problem
facing city neighborhoods. Among other areas viewed as at least a minor problem by
more than one-third of Arlington residents are: the condition of major streets in or near
neighborhoods, car burglaries, condition of residential streets, residential burglaries,
street lighting, homes in need of repair, stray animals, and dilapidated fences.
Residents’ perceptions of neighborhood problems generally appear to be consistent
with measures from the previous years, but with several significant changes. Among
areas showing notable improvement from 2000 are speeding on neighborhood streets
and dilapidated fences. On the other hand, among areas indicating significantly more
problems than in 2003 are street lighting and neighborhood gang problem (which is
highest since 2000).
Neighborhoods in Arlington continue to be rated very safe for walking alone during the
day (very safe 75%, somewhat safe 20%), and more than one out of three residents say
they would feel very safe walking alone in their neighborhood at night. Residents
continue to say they would feel much less safe walking alone at night in a neighborhood
in Fort Worth, and even less safe walking alone at night in a neighborhood in Dallas.
Decision Analyst, Inc.
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