Planning Process


Overview

In preparation for the Update, the Arlington Redevelopment Board (ARB) created an Advisory Committee in May 2024. The consultant team was selected in the fall of 2024, and their work began in January 2025. Three phases of public engagement are planned, leading to a draft comprehensive plan to be presented at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

Planning Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Vision and Goals

    A collaborate process with community members to develop a shared vision and goals for Arlington's future. Information on existing conditions and trends influencing the Town's future will inform this process.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Plan Elements Development

    An exploration of opportunities and potential strategies. The planning team will work with the community to identify priorities, consider tradeoffs, and develop the topic-based elements of the plan.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Draft Plan Review

    Once strategies and an implementation plan have been defined, the full draft plan will be presented for public review and comment.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 03, 2025 7:00 pm

Public Kick-off Meeting

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Future meeting dates will be announced

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AmpUp! Advisory Committee

The AmpUp! Advisory Committee consists of 15 Arlington residents representing a mix of homeowners, renters, local business owners, long-time residents, and newer residents, reflecting the various populations within our Town. Two of the committee members are also representatives of the Redevelopment Board, which will oversee the Comprehensive Plan Update process. The Committee will help guide our community outreach efforts as we begin outlining the needs and goals of the Town to carry us into 2036.


Get Involved


Overview

The planning team wants to hear from as many different people as possible. Transparent, open, and ongoing public engagement is a critical component of the master planning process.

These will include a kickoff visioning event, topic workshops, and a draft plan open house between now and early 2026.

Share your ideas with the planning team through this email: ComprehensiveArlington@town.arlington.ma.us

Committee and planning team members will bring information about the AmpUp! process to local venues and events to gather ideas and spread the word. Look for us at an upcoming event to learn more and share your thoughts.

Help us spread the word by sharing this website and inviting a neighbor to join you at a meeting.

Additional public engagement opportunities will be offered throughout the year. Return to this website to review project status and upcoming public engagement events and opportunities.

If you would like to be alerted via email about upcoming AmpUp! public engagement opportunities and surveys subscribe to Town of Arlington Notices at arlingtonma.gov/emailsubscriptions (scroll to the bottom of the page).