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Neighborhoods

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In many Arlington neighborhoods, you can find families who have

Federal and state grants helped to address homelessness and fund

lived in their homes for a quarter of a century or more.

housing assistance programs for low to moderate-income families. The

Arlington Housing Authority’s Rehabilitation Program provided repairs,

Homeowners in the Heart of Arlington Neighborhood said they

chose their central Arlington homes because of location, pricing and

funded by grant money, to bring homes up to code standards. A

proximity to schools and work.

grant from the Department of Energy helped qualified, low-income

homeowners save money and reduce energy costs.

According to survey data analyzed by the Community

Development and Planning Department, more than half of the

structures in this neighborhood were built between 1960 and 1969.

The survey revealed some important facts about neighborhoods.

Revitalization, stabilization and homeownership are some of the real
challenges facing neighborhoods.

Working Together

Programs like Weed and Seed, Arlington Strong Neighborhood

Initiative, Neighborhood Matching Grants and the Arlington Tomorrow
Foundation all worked together in 2010 to help the City of Arlington
meet extraordinary challenges.
Thirty-one new officers joined the Arlington Police Department in
FY 2010 thanks to a federal grant from the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. Another class of 23 started the police academy in
July.

“I was looking for some assistance when I was told
about the Arlington Housing Authority. I applied for
help, prayed and waited. Thank you for lending me a
helping hand.”

- Bernice Pittman
East Arlington homeowner

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