FY 2008 Popular Annual Financial Report FY 2008 Popular Annual Financial Report | Page 11

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Champion Arlington
Champion Arlington is …
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Arlington Highlands

Economic growth and diversification
Competitive workforce
Redevelopment of existing areas
Quality of life
Cooperation and inclusiveness

Cowboys Stadium $1B

Accomplishments
• The Viridian planned development community in
north Arlington

• New design standards for the Entertainment District

• Master plan for the Municipal Airport

• Opening of the new Center Street Trail and Center Street
Townhome community project in downtown Arlington

• New Toll Tag program at City Hall
• SCORE office of retired business owners, executives
and corporate leaders providing business counseling
services
• Development of new hotel design standards
• Grand opening of Founders Plaza and the Levitt
Pavilion for the Performing Arts in downtown
Arlington

• Creation of the Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan

• Implementation of new instrument landing system at the
Municipal Airport
• Collaboration with the Arlington Convention Center
Development Corporation and the creation of a full-service
hotel and expansion plans for the Convention Center
• New ACCION Texas office in Arlington provides financial
services and counseling to small businesses

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“Poised for excellence”
“Poised for Excellence”