Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 120

Natural Environment
The natural environment is the foundation for all development because it
shapes the geography upon which cities build. Lower suitability areas are
generally found near water courses (lakes, rivers, and creeks) and associated
land areas and areas of significant slope and elevation changes (such as in north
Arlington). Higher suitability areas are located within areas already disturbed by
development, such as Downtown, where the natural environment poses little or
no obstacle to development. Areas south of Pioneer Parkway and Arkansas Lane
received mid-level scores, since these areas were developed more recently and
alteration to the natural environment is generally less pronounced.

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