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Central Arlington Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA)
Central Arlington is one of the
most historic sections of the city, consisting of some of the oldest
surviving housing stock and original downtown. According to 2000
Census Data, the NRSA has a population of approximately 9,500
residents, of which approximately:
- 76% is low-to-moderate income, (e.g., a family of four has
an annual income less than $50,150)
- 29% is below the poverty level (e.g., a family of 4 makes
less than $19,350 a year)
- 7% is unemployed
- 43% lack high school diplomas
- 23% do not speak English or do not speak the language very
well
In 2005, and with the support of
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City began
efforts to revitalize this area. The City designated approximately
1.5 square miles as the Central Arlington Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). This area is generally bounded
by:
- Randol Mill on the
North
- Davis on the East
- Collins on the West
- Second/Abram on the South
To view a map,
click here.
Since establishing the Central
Arlington NRSA, the City has allocated approximately $8 million in
federal funds for new owner-occupied housing, pedestrian
infrastructure, business facades, and mixed-use development. In
addition, the City has community partners that include a variety of
health and social service nonprofit organizations that provide
services to residents in this area. The City supports these
organizations by allocating federal grant funding to assist them in
sustaining service levels and enhancing their capacity.
Five-year performance goals for
the Central Arlington NRSA include:
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60 new jobs
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16 new businesses
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75 new affordable housing units
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25 housing units rehabilitated
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20 blocks of improved pedestrian infrastructure
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10 business façade improvements
NRSA STEERING COMMITTEE
The NRSA Steering Committee is
comprised of Arlington residents and business owners. The purpose of
the committee is to consider and advise the City on allocating
federal funding for revitalization activities in the NRSA.
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Central
NRSA Steering Committee Members |
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Name |
Affiliation |
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Joan
Bergstrom, M.D., Chairperson |
Business Representative |
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Sherrie
Phillips |
NRSA
Resident and Business Representative |
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David N.
Mosser |
Faith-Based Representative |
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Charles S.
Powell |
Faith-Based Representative |
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Ard
Anjomani |
Educational Representative |
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John Arnot |
Business Representative |
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Xavier
Carrillo |
Business Representative |
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Vacant |
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Vacant |
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Vacant |
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA STEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA
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