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Council committee highlights farmers market expansion and $4.9M in CAPER investments for housing and services
Summary
The Community & Neighborhood Development committee reported on the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market expansion and the PY2024 CAPER, which shows roughly $4.9 million invested serving more than 27,000 residents across affordable housing, homelessness prevention and youth services; staff were directed to pursue outreach and license amendments to support a year‑round market.
Councilmember Boxall reported the Community & Neighborhood Development committee discussed expanding the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market after a visitor survey reported about 15,000 visitors from March through July and broad satisfaction with vendors. The committee directed staff to pursue license‑agreement amendments that could expand the market footprint and allow…
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