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Financial/Economic Development

Goal 2: Improve Operational Efficiency
Objective 1: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
Core Development Process Economic Development and Capital
FED Improvements Investment (Planning)
2.1.5
Summary:

FY 2019 represents the third year of positive interaction and Milestone Estimated Actual
in‐depth dialog with the Developers Focus Group (DFG) and Completion Completion
staff. The DFG is structured with new and seasoned Developers Focus Group 11/8/2018 11/8/2018
developers, architects and contractors, to reflect a good Meeting 1 Quarter
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blend of experienced development professionals. The main Developers Focus Group 2/14/2019 2/14/2019
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purpose is to draw upon our developer’s experiences and Meeting 2 Quarter
reactions to our existing development processes. The open Developers Focus Group 5/9/2019 5/16/2019
and free discussions of the group typically generate ideas Meeting 3 Quarter
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and provides a wealth of information to our organization, Developers Focus Group 8/15/2019 8/15/2019
while providing an excellent platform to allow staff direct Meeting 4 Quarter
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contact with the developer community to provide updates Permitting 1 Workshop 2/27/2019 2/27/2019
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to a variety of processes and implemented improvements to Permitting 2 Workshop 8/29/2019 8/29/2019
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our ever‐changing business environment. Developers Focus Group 6/20/2019 6/20/2019
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In the summer of 2017, a Small Business Initiative (SBI) Meeting
committee was formed with staff from the City and Developers Focus Group 7/30/2019 7/30/2019
Chamber of Commerce to identify the issues or challenges Special Edition 2
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that small businesses are dealing with, in setting up their Meeting
business in Arlington. The following action items were Arlington Chamber of 6/20/2019 6/20/2019
identified for Small Business Assistance. Commerce Meeting

 Create a webpage identifying resources, including
steps on how to start a business, how to obtain

financing, property development, and business

resources
 Develop a Small Business Assistance Guide to place
at key locations for visitors
 Simplify the permitting and inspection processes,

create cost‐effectiveness, and time‐sensitivity for
Small Businesses to succeed

Update:
On August 15, 2019, a DFG meeting was held to provide
information on the UDC and DCM updates.

The second permitting workshop was held on August 29,
2019. This workshop was geared towards residential
homeowners and staff provided updates on how to obtain a
residential permit and how to apply for a permit on
arlingtonpermits.com.

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