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Strategic direction 4. enhance the fiscal sustainability of arlington’s public spaces.

Action 4.1. Work with Arlington Public Schools to maximize availability and stewardship of public spaces.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
4.1.1. Explore opportunities to improve joint-use facilities to maximize public access to amenities and use land and other resources more
efficiently. Identify additional existing APS facilities that could be used as public space.
DPR, APS Capital budget continuous $$$

4.1.2. Work jointly with APS to analyze program participation annually and adjust facility scheduling accordingly.
DPR, APS Operating budget continuous $$

4.1.3. Expand participation in planning for publicly- accessible amenities on APS property.
APS, CPHD, DPR CPHD, PRC, PTAs Operating budget continuous $

4.1.4. Use design solutions to overcome security concerns related to the use of public school facilities by the public outside of school hours.
DPR, APS PFRC Capital budget continuous $$

4.1.5. Ensure the contributions to capital costs and maintenance of public spaces on County and APS sites are commensurate with use.
DPR, APS DES Operating budget, capital budget continuous $$$

4.1.6. Continue to collaborate with APS to preserve natural resources, playing fields, outdoor learning areas and other public space when
designing and building new schools.
DPR, APS, DES BLPC, PFRC, PRC, PC Operating budget continuous $

4.1.7. Work with APS to expand educational and volunteering opportunities for students to learn about the value of public spaces and
natural resources.
DPR, APS Volunteers Operating budget short term $
(0-5 years)

Action 4.2. Work with the National Park Service, NOVA Parks and other federal, state and regional bodies to elevate
public awareness and access to their facilities and land in Arlington and ensure consistent experiences.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
4.2.1. Strengthen and maintain effective communications and cooperative planning with the National Park Service, NOVA Parks and others
to ensure that Arlington’s interests are fully considered in their decisions about public spaces and natural resources in and adjacent
to the County.
DPR, DES NPS, NOVA Parks, neighboring Operating budget continuous $
jurisdictions

4.2.2. Advocate for National Park Service trails to be connected to County trails and maintained to an agreed upon maintenance standard.
DPR, DES NPS Operating budget continuous $

4.2.3. Create more seamless connections between County public spaces and those managed by other bodies.
DPR, DES NPS, NOVA Parks Capital budget long term $$
(10–20 years)

4.2.4. Collaborate with other entities to improve park and facility maintenance, erosion control, control of non-native invasive species,
signage, and trail markers.
DPR, DES NPS, NOVA Parks Capital budget, operating budget medium term $$
(5–10 years)

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