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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 year‑round operation through administrative approval, to highlight the market on city social channels, and to explore pavilion or seating options.
Boxall also summarized the PY2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Sarah Kanema presented CAPER findings showing the city invested approximately $4,900,000 in programs serving more than 27,000 residents, with emphasis on affordable housing, homelessness prevention and youth services. The committee asked staff to explore expanding the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA), to assess street outreach effectiveness, and to encourage more nonprofit applications for HUD funding.
Nut graf: The committee’s recommendations aim to build on recent market success while aligning federal CDBG/ESG/HOME funding results with ongoing neighborhood and homelessness strategies; staff follow‑up will include license language, outreach, and HUD application support for nonprofits.
Council received the reports with positive comments and no substantive objections; staff will return with recommended license‑agreement language and any scope implications for year‑round operation.
