During the November 5th meeting, Town staff and the Committee will recap work completed to date, highlight survey results, share proposed District boundaries and the project’s vision statement. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback through interactive activities and small group discussions. 

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. 

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