Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 115

Develop
Our Land

All topics analyzed in this Comprehensive Plan, ranging from neighborhoods
and businesses to transportation and the environment either directly affect or
are impacted by Arlington’s land use patterns. Land use patterns are the city’s
existing fabric of development, which define its character and influence growth.
While Arlington’s population continues
to grow, it has little land available
for new development. If the city is to
accommodate the projected growth,
its land use must evolve. Guided by
significant analysis of existing land
use patterns, future development and
redevelopment opportunities, and

investigation of appropriate locations
for targeting future growth, this Plan is
intended to guide future growth as the
city envisions:
• a walkable, pedestrian friendly

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community comprised of diverse
interconnected neighborhoods;