Development began in 1960s Originally in unincorporated Tarrant County Developed outside of existing subdivision regulations at the time, resulting in a more rural feel 2
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Collect Data Determine Common Themes/Issues/Desires Draft Recommendations – Goals & Strategies Develop an Action Plan – step-by-step Present and Adopt the Plan Implement the Plan City of Arlington, Texas
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Demographic Profile Development Patterns Transportation Infrastructure Public Safety Neighborhood Services Comprehensive Plan & Lake Arlington Master Plan 8. Community Capacity Building 9. Neighborhood Survey & Meetings 10. Objectives & Strategies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Neighborhood Survey • 75 households responded (~30% household response rate) • responses included in the plan appendix
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Kick-off meeting – February 23, 2017 Results meeting – April 10, 2017 Finalization meeting – September 20, 2017 City of Arlington, Texas
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Letter invitation sent to all households in the neighborhood (235) on September 1 • Developed website: www.arlington•
Neighborhood leaders advertised on Facebook Page, email listserv, and text messaging service
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Sixteen residents attended Staff reviewed the draft plan and completed a goal prioritization exercise with the neighbors Meeting Outcome:
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Prioritized Objectives and Strategies • Agreed to retain pocket park concept, but in a generalized way instead of site-specific •
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Maintain the bar-ditch style stormwater system (14) Reduce traffic and increase road safety on Shorewood Drive and Saddle Ridge Road (10) Maintain public areas and conduct regular neighborhood clean-ups (8) Explore options for developing a pocket park within the neighborhood (6) Encourage Hike and Bike facilities as funding becomes available (6) Form a non-profit organization (1)
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Date October 10
Community and Neighborhood Development Committee Meeting
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City Council Public Hearing and Ordinance 1st Reading