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

Action 4.3. Support the establishment of non-profit groups or umbrella foundations dedicated to public space
advocacy, fundraising, and implementation of public spaces and programs.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
4.3.1. Look for opportunities to create new partnerships with organizations to maximize the intended use of public spaces and revise
existing agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
DPR Various partner organizations Operating budget continuous $

4.3.2. Identify and acknowledge partnerships with individuals, groups, corporations and foundations to support defined projects in parks
and public spaces.
DPR Various partner organizations Operating budget continuous $

4.3.3. Develop a donor engagement strategy (including community-based donors).
DPR AED Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

4.3.4. Develop sponsorship proposals to help underwrite and offset operating costs for programs and services.
DPR Business community Operating budget continuous $

4.3.5. Develop a guide that communicates the process for becoming a partnership organization that works with the County to improve
public spaces.
DPR Various partner organizations Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

4.3.6. Continue to track measurable outcomes of partnership agreements and regularly share progress with the public.
DPR Various partner organizations Operating budget continuous $

Action 4.4. Support and strengthen the County’s volunteer programs for public spaces and trails.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
4.4.1. Explore strategies to improve coordination with volunteers to assist them with resources, allocations, and repairs.
DPR Volunteers, volunteer programs Operating budget short term $$
(0–5 years)

4.4.2. Improve the system and strategies for volunteer recruitment, registration and tracking.
DPR Volunteers, volunteer programs Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

4.4.3. Periodically identify, evaluate, or revise the focus of volunteer programs to better support public spaces and to ensure volunteers are
adequately supported by staff.
DPR Volunteers, volunteer programs Operating budget continuous $

4.4.4. Expand the reward and recognition system for volunteers.
DPR Volunteers, volunteer programs Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

4.4.5. Promote and encourage the expansion of “Adopt-a-” programs (e.g., Adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Stream, Adopt-a-Field, Adopt-a-Trail).
DPR Community organizations, Operating budget short term $
volunteer programs (0–5 years)

FINAL DRAFT