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Mayor says Arlington’s comprehensive-plan update will guide 20-year growth; housing mix emphasized
Summary
The mayor described a multi-year comprehensive-plan update to meet the Washington State Growth Management Act requirements, prioritized townhomes and single-family homes in recent development maps, and said comp-plan amendments are underway for parks, transportation and water/sewer master plans.
Mayor (name not specified) told attendees that Arlington’s comprehensive‑plan update—carried out with a consultant and the planning commission—meets Washington’s Growth Management Act requirements and the Puget Sound Regional Council policy.
"The previous comp plan was adopted in 1995 and did not address the inevitable changes that are occurring now and in the upcoming 20 years," the mayor said, describing the update as a multi-year effort to guide neighborhood connectivity, economic stability and diverse residential growth.
The nut graf: The mayor pointed to plan elements and sub-area visions, and said comp-plan amendments underway include parks and recreation capital planning and transportation and water/sewer master plans. He highlighted that mapped future development shows a large share of townhomes and single‑family homes, while also noting apartment construction where needed.
The mayor said the airport master plan and other project-specific plans will be coordinated with the comp-plan work. He encouraged the public to review comp-plan materials and amendments on the city website.
Ending: The mayor framed the comp-plan update as foundational planning for the next 20 years and asked for continued community engagement as amendments proceed.
