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Championing Great Neighborhoods

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reat neighborhoods contribute to a higher quality of life and greater investment in our economy.
Whether setting the vision for future development or supporting residents as they work to revitalize their
communities at the grassroots level, the City is committed to making Arlington a great place to live, work,
learn and play.

Clarence Foster Park Renovations Complete

Renovations to Clarence Foster Park in West Arlington were
completed, offering families a variety of new exercise and recreation
amenities. Improvements included a new shaded playground with a
separate area for younger children as well as a concrete hike and bike
trail that circles the park. The lighted trail features five benches and
eight stationary pieces of exercise equipment.

Church Launches Family
Outreach Through Arlington
Tomorrow Foundation Grant

The Arlington Tomorrow
Foundation awarded a $100,000
grant to Arlington’s Grace
Lutheran Church’s Good
Neighbor Revitalization Project,
which aims to reach out to and
strengthen relationships with
families in central Arlington by
connecting children with mentors
in the Arlington ISD and at UT
Arlington. Focusing on singleparent homes, Grace Lutheran
Church’s goal is to connect
children with a positive role
model and mentor and to foster a
nurturing, supportive environment
for their families. As part of the
project, the church plans to create
an area for children to play soccer,
baseball, flag football and cricket.

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Arlington Updates
Comprehensive Plan

Arlington Recognized for
National Night Out Efforts

Arlington launched an update
to its Comprehensive Plan,
which was adopted in 1992. The
Comprehensive Plan provides a
high-level overview a