Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 117

of the city. This reflects the location of
River Legacy Park in north Arlington,
the linear park system and Harold
Patterson Sports Center in southeast
Arlington, and two golf courses (Lake
Arlington and Shady Valley) in west
Arlington.

their personal preference, and myriad
other factors.
Arlington’s carrying capacity model
has its own special considerations.
Greenfield development opportunities
have become limited, increasing
the prospect of redevelopment. The
carrying capacity model must not only
consider population totals, existing
infrastructure, and land development
policies, but also where individuals live
within the city. Thus, the true carrying
capacity of Arlington is a combined
analysis of the natural, built, and policy
environments.

Carrying Capacity Analysis
In order to gain an understanding of
where future development should
be targeted, a 6''