The City of Arlington and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission celebrated a victory
on Monday.
The NRC was seeking new office space when the City of Arlington stepped in to
help retain 185 jobs and a $20 million annual contribution to the local economy.
“We could have chosen any geographic location in the region,” said Jim Poynter
of the Poynter Scifres Companies. “… We chose to stay in Arlington.”
On Monday, the NRC signed the lease on a new office complex at 1600 E. Lamar
Blvd, less than a mile from the place they’d called home for more than 35 years.
Over the next year, the NRC will work to obtain LEED certification with plans to
remodel 87,000 square feet of space using design and construction standards that
increase profitability and reduce negative impacts on the environment.
“We’ve known all along that the City of Arlington is a great business partner,”
said NRC Regional Administrator Elmo Collins. “We are proud to be staying in
Arlington and continuing our mission of keeping our country safe.”
The NRC Arlington is one of only four regional offices in the nation. This U.S.
government agency was established in 1974 to license and regulate the nation’s
civilian use of nuclear materials to ensure protection of public health and
safety. Monday’s event also included Mayor Robert Cluck, members of the
Arlington City Council and city staff.
