Build Unity
As one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in the nation , Arlington strives to build unity , address inequalities and ensure equitable access so that all residents might one day have the resources , skills and opportunities to make their American dreams come true .
Banners Welcome Visitors to Arlington ’ s International Corridor
Whether you say “ wilkommen ,” “ bienvenue ” or “ bem-vindos ,” a series of new welcome banners installed along the International Corridor celebrate the diversity of cultures and languages within The American Dream City .
The City installed the brightly colored banners in the median along Pioneer Parkway between Center Street and the eastern city limits at SH 360 in 2023 as part of implementation of the International Corridor Vision . These banners feature the International Corridor logo along with the word “ welcome ” in 10 global languages spoken in Arlington : English , Spanish , Vietnamese , Mandarin , Arabic , Portuguese , French , Hausa ( major Nigerian language ), Hindi and German .
City Celebrates Progress on Unity Council Recommendations and Outlines New Recommendations
The citizen-led Unity Council presented the City Council with a 2023 update on the progress of its recommendations from its 2021 report that were designed to mitigate disparities amongst racial and ethnic groups throughout Arlington . Of those , all 57 have either been fully addressed or initiated to varying degrees through short-term , mid-term or long-term goals , often with collaboration with community partners and stakeholders .
The report included additional recommendations designed to continue strengthening opportunities and improve the quality of life for underserved , underrepresented and vulnerable populations . These recommendations call for the City to consider three additional areas that address the needs of residents who are aged 65 and older , who are intellectually or physically disabled , or who are members of the LGBTQ + community .
One of City ’ s next steps is to publish an online enterprise equity dashboard that will provide residents with a comprehensive analysis of the efforts to foster equitable outcomes in all areas outlined in the Unity Report . The dashboard , which will be available on the City ’ s website , aims to provide the opportunity for the community to better understand where disparities exist and to consider how the community can collectively work to address those issues .