Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 113

1.6. Complete trail construction in
River Legacy Parks to connect with
neighboring Fort Worth and Grand
Prairie as a part of the Trinity Trails
Plan.
1.7. Expand the paddling trail on
the Trinity River, Lake Arlington and
Village Creek to expand kayaking
and canoeing opportunities.

along Johnson Creek that connects
Downtown to the Entertainment
District.

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Conserve natural resources and
energy.

2.1. Establish and implement a fulltime leak detection program for the
city’s water delivery system.
2.2 Implement full scale Automated
Metering Infrastructure system (i.e.,
smart water meters).

1.8. Preserve floodplain areas as
well as wetlands and stream buffers
to maintain natural habitats and
improve water quality.

2.3. Implement Low Impact
Development (LID) strategies and
landscaping initiatives to manage
stormwater impacts.

1.9. Encourage parks, bike trails, and
open space within floodplains and
adjacent water bodies to provide for
connected green spaces.

2.4. Expand reclaimed water
service for irrigation and approved
industrial uses.

1.10. Plant 30,000 trees citywide by
2022 as part of the Tree North Texas
initiative.

2.5. Reduce potable water
consumption, where feasible, at
outdoor sports facilities.

1.11. Promote the development of
a riverwalk and stream restoration
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