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Neighborhood Integrity
A community of neighborhoods

How do we know we’re successful?

We are successful when Arlington is a place where
neighborhoods are strong, safe and attractive. We measure
our success by a number of key performance factors including
quality health and code compliance. Superior emergency
medical care and 911 services as well as housing, parks and
libraries continue to be a part of our pursuit for excellence.
As a city, we will continue effective programs such as Weed and
Seed and Feeding Frenzy to assist us in meeting the current and
future needs of our youth.

“We don’t have isolated neighborhoods like we used
to. National Night Out gets families out. It gets people
to talking with their neighbors. It’s an opportunity to
prevent crime and unite against criminal activity.”

Our priority is
neighborhoods
- the places we
call home.

- Dolan Manor, Arlington resident since 1931

Accomplishments
• Arlington is among the Top 100 Best Communities for
Young People
• Library partnerships in the community expanded to
address literacy
• New library branch south of I-20 services neighborhoods
in southwest Arlington
• Library launched live homework help and online tutorials
for grades 3-12 and the Studio: Teen Art Underground
opened in the basement of the Central Library
• Library launched new Go-Card campaign, which
guarantees that every child in grade preK-12 has a library
card and free access to educational materials
• Citywide “Leave No Child Inside” initiative as part of
Naturally Fun Neighborhoods campaign administered by
the Parks and Recreation Department
• Bronze casting of a World War II soldier at Veteran’s
Memorial Park to honor veterans and their families
unveiled

• Heroes Park dedicated to honor Arlington’s fallen police
officers and firefighters
• New 10.9 mile trail at Lake Arlington opened as the first
paddling trail in the D/FW Metroplex
• Vacant structure and duplex inspection initiatives
implemented for stronger, safer neighborhoods
• 10-year strategic plan to end chronic homelessness
developed and implemented
• Emergency Operations Center to improve technology and
greater disaster preparedness and responsiveness
• New ambulance service contract for quality emergency
medical services
• New strategies for reducing crime, addressing the
challenges of neighborhoods implemented. Weed and
Seed, a federal initiative, is led by the Police Department
in partnership with social service agencies and faith-based
communities and residents.
• New game room reduction initiatives aimed at preserving
safety successfully enforced

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“Poised for excellence”
“Poised for Excellence”