Following a recap of the work completed to date and a highlight of the recent survey results from the Heights Visioning Survey, DPCD staff and the Arlington Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee shared their vision for a proposed District area and a draft vision statement for the project.
Attendees were then broken into groups of about ten and shared their thoughts on the vision statement, led by DPCD staff and members of the Committee. Feedback from the discussions were recorded are being brought back to the Committee and DPCD staff for review. Feedback is still being accepted. For those who could not attend the meeting you may view the presentation and fill out the feedback form, both linked below, by December 2nd.
View the November 5 Community Engagement Forum Presentation.
The Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee used data from over 1,200 responses to the Visioning Survey to conceptualize residents' vision for the Arlington Heights Business District. Using this data, the Committee created a vision statement that has guided their work this past spring and summer.
Arlington Heights Business District Vision Statement
Our vision for the Arlington Heights Business District is to foster a vibrant, mixed-use destination that builds on our strengths while embracing thoughtful growth. We aim to strengthen the community spirit that defines the Heights, ensuring it remains welcoming, dynamic, and inclusive.
Picture a thriving commercial hub where local businesses flourish, arts and culture are celebrated, and a diverse mix of goods and services enrich daily life. A cohesive architectural style will emerge, with new housing thoughtfully integrated above storefronts and improved connections to the Minuteman Bikeway. This intentional growth will enhance walkability and bikeability, creating a safer, more engaging environment for residents and visitors to live, work, shop, and play.
The Committee encourages everyone to explore the Survey Summary to learn more about the community vision for the future of Arlington Heights.
The Arlington Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee will oversee implementation of the Arlington Heights Neighborhood Action Plan (AHNAP), including recommendations related to zoning, design standards, parking, wayfinding, streetscape improvements, placemaking at the MBTA-owned Arlington Heights Busway, and other local regulations.
