Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 140

Strategies and Actions
the map based on analysis of growth
and development needs, trends, and
small area plans.

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Encourage appropriate
redevelopment and
reinvestment that creates lasting
value.

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2.6. Encourage the redevelopment
of aging shopping centers with high
vacancy rates.
2.7. Develop and implement target
strategies for the city’s commercial
districts in order to create an
environment that will attract private
investment.

2.1. Continue to promote the city’s
Brownfields Grant Program.

2.8. Use the location of city facilities
as a catalyst for redevelopment.

2.2. Identify and develop infill areas
in ways that are compatible with
their surroundings.

2.9. Encourage the development of
multi-use activity centers instead of
the development of single-function
shopping areas as commercial areas
are developed, redeveloped, or
expanded.

2.3. Identify target areas for
redevelopment and revitalization.
2.4. Encourage redevelopment of
aging multi-family developments,
where appropriate.
2.5. Employ guidelines for
evaluating redevelopment and infill
development applications to ensure
that new structures are compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood.
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2.10. Undertake an in-depth
planning analysis of the Cooper
Street corridor (Interstate 30 to
southern city limits) and the Abram
Street corridor over the next 5-7
years that evaluates redevelopment
strategies for these corridors.