Division Corridor Strategy Final Report Division-Corridor-Strategy-Final-Report

The following are exis ng regula ons, plans, policies, ini a ves and studies that currently address the Division Street Corridor Strategy study area. The planning team reviewed and has noted important components of each document that were considered during this process as they pertain to strategies within this report. The recommenda ons within this document build upon these previous planning docu- ments. The following should be used in coordina on with this report and reviewed in their en rety prior to development. The majority of the Central Sector Plan provides exis ng condi ons and trends for demographics, image, land use, construc on, transporta on, employment, schools, parks, code enforcement, natural resources, services and u li es. The plan concludes with strategies and implementa on items, most of which do not aﬀ ect the planning process for this study but several could be explored as poten al ac on items. Analysis and Key Observa ons • In terms of policy and urban design guidelines, the study area is very well planned. However, the visions have not become reality. Future development eﬀ orts within the Division Street Corridor need to consider por ons of the previous work and should not redefi ne goals, objec ves and incen ves. • The study area’s previous plans have a well- defi ned vision and suggested regula ons; most informa on remains relevant for the Corridor as aﬃ rmed by the DCAC and ci zen input. • Future eﬀ orts should emphasize implementa on strategies based on market-based fi ndings in order to make the previous goals set forth a reality. Target projects and programs should be used as a catalyst for redevelopment. • Most policy or regula on issues are addressed in previous plans and recommenda ons. Central Sector Plan, 1999 The Central Sector Plan is one of six sector plans developed for the City of Arlington. The Division Street Corridor Strategy study area is included in the Central Sector Plan boundary. As opposed to a single large scale Comprehensive Plan, a sector style planning approach was taken to address Arlington’s diverse community and planning challenges. The Central Sector Plan’s vision was intended as a ten year policy statement. The sector planning process did encompass a community-based comprehensive approach towards growth and development. The plan outlines visions, goals and issues provided through community input. These are high level policy statements and much of the informa on could s ll be applied to the study area. Courtesy City of Arlington Analysis and Key Observa ons Previous Studies and Plans • The ten-year targeted me frame for the vision and policies has elapsed. The community’s issues, feelings and a tudes may have changed since the me the plan was conducted. • Many of the high level policy statements, goals and objec ves are based upon a sound planning process and proven planning principles. • Although por ons of the plan could be outdated and no longer refl ect the City’s current goals, this Division Street Corridor Strategy should build upon the original sector plan eﬀ orts. Many of the implementa on strategies should be considered and revisited as development criteria. • The transporta on informa on is outdated. • 12 structures within the study area were iden - fi ed in a 1987 Historical Resources Study as having high priority ra ngs for contribu ons to signifi cant local history. These areas are shown on a separate exhibit. Complete address lis ngs can be found in the Central Sector Plan. • Strategies and implementa on items provided are good policy statements, most would apply today to promote the area’s image and quality of life. It appears most of the ac on items have not been applied to the Division Street Corridor. Division Street Corridor Strategy City of Arlington 17

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