Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 95

Target Industries
Target industries identified in the Economic Development Strategy were
based on extensive research and findings related to Arlington’s location, mix of
land and building inventory, as well as industry growth trends. The identified
industries can capitalize on the city’s central location in a fast growing state that
has good highway and rail access as well as access to ports in Texas and Mexico.

Aerospace products - Beyond a
concentration of aerospace firms and
employment, Arlington possesses
a number of key advantages for
this industry, including immediate
access to a dense network of higher
education institutions. Chief among
these is UT Arlington, whose research
activities and engineering strengths
are assets for the continued support
and development of the region’s
aerospace industry.

The aerospace industry consists
of aircraft manufacturing firms
and related Research and
Development functions as well
as a wide range of suppliers and
related industries.

Automotive manufacturing
- Arlington is benefited by a
complementary business base
which offers critical elements of
the automotive supply chain,
including metal fabrication,
electronic components, glass and
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