Plans & Studies
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan includes 10 elements that cover land use, economic development, community character, natural resources, parks and recreation, transportation, housing and historic preservation.
Land Use & Urban Design
Planning studies and documents, such as Sector, Small Area and Revitalization Plans, guide Arlington’s future development.
CIP
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the capital needs of the community over a specified period of time.
Environment
These plans and studies address environmental issues that affect Arlington residents and our natural surroundings, including energy consumption, local watersheds and streams, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Parks & Open Space
Parks and open space plans and studies define the future of outdoor recreational spaces that foster community interaction, protect environmental resources, preserve key cultural resources and promote an interconnected countywide trail system.
Transportation
In addition to the Master Transportation Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, Arlington conducts a range of focused plans and studies that provide direction and guidance for transportation development and management.
Water & Utilities
Planning for our water and sewer infrastructure ensures our ability to provide high quality water and sewer services.