How should we plan for the future?
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WestoverWhich Arlington community facilities or services did you or a member of your household use in the last week? (choose all that apply)
Other:
No response.How would you prefer to participate or engage in decision-making?
Public meetings and an opportunity to engage wight he committee and decision makers directly.
How do you prefer to receive information from the County and APS about new community facilities? (choose all that apply)
Specify which lists, newsletters, newspapers, stations, social media channels or other outlets you prefer:
Facebook is hard to beat, but local tv and radio news (WTOP, WAMU especially), the Washington Post and websites like ARLNow are great ways to get information out to the community.
Other:
No response.The Community Facilities Study Committee is developing a list of challenges facing Arlington and alternative strategies to address them. What considerations or challenges are important to you?
Addressing the lack of both traditional affordable housing and housing that's realistically attainable for the middle class. A comprehensive master planning of the county's parks and open spaces both to incorporate community input and bring the management of those properties in line with current best practices and trends in outdoor recreation. Reinvesting in our transportation infrastructure in a way that reduces congestion, inefficiencies, and income or class disparities in access.
How did you hear about our virtual forum?
ARLNow and word of mouth from friends in the county