Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 68

Strategies and Actions

Continued

3.5. Incorporate the use of Crime
Prevention through Environmental
Design principles in residential
and commercial developments to
improve environments and deter
crime.

4.2. Encourage partnerships
among schools, businesses,
higher education institutions and
community-based organizations in
order to offer education and training
opportunities for youth and adults.

3.6. Identify and pursue
opportunities for the redevelopment
and re-use of aging and high
vacancy commercial areas and
structures.

4.3. Broaden job shadowing and
internship opportunities for
students in selected career and
technology classes.

3.7. Actively participate in
countywide strategic efforts to
reduce and eliminate homelessness
and address the needs of homeless
individuals and families.

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4.4. Encourage growth of literacy
programs and initiatives focused on
improving literacy rates citywide.

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Deliver city services in a fiscally
responsible manner.

5.1. Plan and provide for public
safety facilities to protect the health
and safety of Arlington’s current
and future citizenry and business
population.

Continue to support investment
in the city’s education system.

4.1. Coordinate with all schools
within city limits in the planning
and construction of needed
education facilities to accommodate
anticipated school growth.

5.2. Provide public utilities and
infrastructure that accommodate
continued growth and demand.
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