The General Land Use Plan (GLUP) is the primary policy guide for future development in the County. The GLUP establishes the overall character, extent and location of various land uses. It balances residential, shopping, office and mixed-use development, focuses development around Metro Station Areas and encourages construction of a variety of housing types.
- Table of Contents
- Purpose and Scope of the General Land Use Plan
- Arlington’s Origins and Governmental Framework
- Planning History and the Development of the General Land Use Plan
- Development and Growth Goals
- Special Planning Areas, Major Planning Corridors
- Rosslyn-Ballston Metro Corridor
- Richmond Highway Metro Corridor
- Columbia Pike Corridor
- Other Planning Areas
- Housing Conservation District
- General Land Use Plan Supporting Documents
- Reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and Amending the GLUP
- Appendix 1: Special Planning Resolutions and Policies
- Appendix 2: Planning Document and Policy Matrix
- Appendix 3: Public Facility Table
- GLUP Map (Dec. 2020) – Front page | Back page
- Public Facilities Map (Dec. 2020)
- Historical GLUP Maps
- Special GLUP Studies
- GLUP Amendments
- Amendment Application Process
Implementation
Several planning documents and processes are used to implement the General Land Use Plan and County goals.
Learn more about implementation.
Arlington Recognized for General Land Use Plan Implementation
The American Planning Association recently recognized Arlington’s commitment to community-based planning and smart growth with a Gold 2017 National Planning Achievement Award for Implementation of the County’s General Land Use Plan. Each year, APA recognizes outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership through its National Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards, the profession’s highest honor.