Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan
Share Your Ideas for Arlington’s Vision Framework!
The Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan is guided by a vision for our future—shaped directly by community input. Vision Elements describe what Arlington will look like in 2045 and form the foundation of the plan. Each element includes goals, metrics, and strategies to guide policies, investments, and partnerships. You can view the Vision Framework by clicking on the link or by visiting the Important Links section on the right side of the webpage.
We want your ideas! Help us define these Vision Elements by sharing what matters most to you for Arlington’s future.
Please scroll to the Ideas section at the bottom of this page to submit your thoughts and be part of shaping our city’s path forward.
Want to know what a Comprehensive Plan is and why it matters to Arlington?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section! You’ll find simple answers to big questions—like how the plan shapes our city’s future and how you can be part of the process. It’s a great place to start exploring what’s ahead for The American Dream City!
Share Your Ideas for Arlington’s Vision Framework!
The Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan is guided by a vision for our future—shaped directly by community input. Vision Elements describe what Arlington will look like in 2045 and form the foundation of the plan. Each element includes goals, metrics, and strategies to guide policies, investments, and partnerships. You can view the Vision Framework by clicking on the link or by visiting the Important Links section on the right side of the webpage.
We want your ideas! Help us define these Vision Elements by sharing what matters most to you for Arlington’s future.
Please scroll to the Ideas section at the bottom of this page to submit your thoughts and be part of shaping our city’s path forward.
Want to know what a Comprehensive Plan is and why it matters to Arlington?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section! You’ll find simple answers to big questions—like how the plan shapes our city’s future and how you can be part of the process. It’s a great place to start exploring what’s ahead for The American Dream City!
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Key Dates
Comp Plan Lifecycle
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Project Initiation
Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan has finished this stage- April 2024 - Council direction.
- Summer 2024 - Steering Committee resolution, public education session, published RFP, Steering Committee applications.
- September - November 2024 - Budget and contract approved.
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Phase 1 - Baseline and Visioning
Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan has finished this stageThis phase involves reviewing existing policies and data, developing a visioning framework, fostering inclusive community engagement through workshops and meetings, and ultimately presenting a clear, concise vision grounded in collective aspirations and equitable input.
- November 21, 2024- First Steering Committee meeting.
- Meets third Thursday of each month. View anticipated meetings.
- February 4, 2025 - City Council work session to name plan Innovate Arlington.
- February 5, 2025 - Update to Planning and Zoning Commission.
- February 20, 2025 - Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting.
- March & April 2025 - Public workshops and online survey.
- April to July 2025 - Phase 1 Public engagement.
- June 26, 2025 - Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
- November 21, 2024- First Steering Committee meeting.
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Phase 2 - Plan Development
Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan is currently at this stagePhase 2 (June–December 2025) focuses on turning community vision into actionable planning strategies. Building on Phase 1 and guided by the Innovate Arlington Community Engagement Plan, this phase outlines clear objectives, methods, and roles for scenario development, alternative analysis, and implementation planning for Arlington’s future.
- July - September 2025 – "Growing a Better Arlington" public gameplay
- August 06, 2025 – Update to Planning and Zoning Commission
- October 09, 2025- Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
- November 2025 – Vision Framework Public Engagement
- November 4, 2025 – City Council Work Session to review Vision Framework
- November 06, 2025 – Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
- November 12, 2025 – Update to Planning and Zoning Commission
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Phase 3 - Plan Review & Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Innovate Arlington Comprehensive PlanJanuary through December 2026.
FAQs
- What is the City's Comprehensive Plan?
- How can community members get involved?
- What is the timeline for this project?
- Why are we updating the Comprehensive Plan?
- How does the City use the Comprehensive Plan?
- How is Land Use different from Zoning?
- What is a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee?
- Where are Steering Committee Meetings held?
- Innovate Arlington's "Growing a Better Arlington" Board Game - Where to Play!
Who's Listening
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Long Range Planning Manager
Phone 817-459-6343 Email LongRangePlanning@arlingtontx.gov -
Principal Planner - Long Range Planning
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Planner - Long Range Planning
Videos
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12-18-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
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11-06-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
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10-09-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
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06-26-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
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03-20-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
Documents
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Innovate Arlington Vision Framework Report (435 KB) (pdf)
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Innovate Arlington Phase 2 - Vision Framework Workshop Materials (27.9 MB) (pdf)
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Innovate Arlington - What We Learned from Phase 1 (1.38 MB) (pdf)
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Innovate Arlington Phase 1 Workshop Materials (38.3 MB) (pdf)
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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Membership (111 KB) (pdf)
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Steering Committee Posted Meetings
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Steering Committee Meeting Presentations
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11-06-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Presentation (37.3 MB) (pdf)
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10-09-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Presentation (7.32 MB) (pdf)
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06-26-2025 Arlington Comp Plan Steering Committee Presentation (8.6 MB) (pdf)
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03-20-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Presentation (14.2 MB) (pdf)
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02-20-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Presentation (7.02 MB) (pdf)
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01-16-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Presentation (6.87 MB) (pdf)
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12-19-2024 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Presentation (5.79 MB) (pptx)
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11-21-2024 Arlington Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting (30.1 MB) (pptx)
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Steering Committee Minutes
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11-06-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (89.3 KB) (pdf)
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10-09-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (119 KB) (pdf)
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06-26-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (149 KB) (pdf)
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03-20-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (121 KB) (pdf)
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02-20-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (98.2 KB) (pdf)
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01-16-2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes (102 KB) (pdf)
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12-19-2024 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Minutes (98.1 KB) (pdf)
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11-21-2024 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Minutes (124 KB) (pdf)
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Misc. Comprehensive Plan Presentations
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Arlington Comprehensive Plan (Current)
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Future Development Areas Map (213 KB) (pdf)
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HUD 5 Year/Housing Needs (9.84 MB) (pdf)
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Master Plans
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Airport Master Plan (110 MB) (pdf)
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Economic Development Strategic Plan (2.33 MB) (pdf)
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Hike and Bike System Master Plan (18.6 MB) (pdf)
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Historic Preservation Plan (24.2 MB) (pdf)
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Johnson Creek Corridor Plan (27.9 MB) (pdf)
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Johnson Creek A Vision of Conservation (195 MB) (pdf)
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Lake Arlington Master Plan (10.4 MB) (pdf)
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan (19.3 MB) (pdf)
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Stormwater Plan (3.54 MB) (pdf)
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Thoroughfare Development Plan Report (37.7 MB) (pdf)
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Neighborhood Plans
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Fish Creek Neighborhood Plan (4.05 MB) (pdf)
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Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Action Plan (5.51 MB) (pdf)
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Lake Port Meadows Neighborhood Plan (7.27 MB) (pdf)
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North Central Historic Neighborhoods Plan (18.6 MB) (pdf)
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Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan (4.24 MB) (pdf)
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Parkview Neighborhood Plan (7.08 MB) (pdf)
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Shorewood-Estates Neighborhood Plan (1.83 MB) (pdf)
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Town North Neighborhood Plan (3.38 MB) (pdf)
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Westador Neighborhood Plan (2.37 MB) (pdf)
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Small Area and Corridor Plans
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South SH360 Corridor Development Strategy (86.5 MB) (pdf)
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Collins Street and Pioneer Parkway Design Cuidelines (9.97 MB) (pdf)
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Downtown Master Plan (82.3 MB) (pdf)
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International Corridor Vision (5.52 MB) (pdf)
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New York Avenue Corridor Strategy (15.5 MB) (pdf)
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South Cooper Street Corridor Strategy (93 MB) (pdf)
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US 287 Corridor Strategic Plan (65.2 MB) (pdf)
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So much I would love to see develop in ArlingtoN. From Underground development and parking. UTA, TCC expansion. A much denser downtown area. More attractions to the entertainment district. The Lamar corridor. 360 corridor. West side of ArlingtoN off the Division area. Lake ArlingtoN. The two medical districts. Just to name a few areas to begin with. I look forward to seeing what ArlingtoN can become.