Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 63

The use of school property for public
recreation purposes is also important.
Joint use agreements facilitate a
partnership between school districts,
the city, or nonprofit organizations.
They expand the use of playgrounds,
athletic fields, pools, and gymnasiums
to the community outside of school
hours. These types of agreements
make it easier for families to find
convenient and familiar places to
exercise and play. They also make fiscal
sense by sharing use of built assets of
multiple organizations.
Community services are essential
for neighborhoods. Providing
high quality public services is the
foundation for maintaining a vibrant
and secure community, and is
fundamental to achieving the goals of
the Comprehensive Plan. Arlington’s
program of continual reinvestment
in infrastructure through water and
sanity sewer renewals and its focus on
the cost-effective delivery of public
services strengthens neighborhoods
and provides tangible benefits for
residents.

Education
All children need intellectual
development, motivation, and skills
to prepare them for lifelong learning
and successful employment. Primary
and secondary education is vital
to building a student’s foundation
for further education. In today’s
competitive and knowledge-based
economy, a quality education is more
important than ever before. A broad
base of quality learning environments
touches all parts of the community,
helping maintain a competitive
workforce and enhancing Arlington’s
quality of life.

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