Arlington focuses on New York Avenue corridor for redevelopment via Star-Telegram.com

City leaders are now focusing revitalization efforts on an area some residents consider to be east Arlington's "downtown."

The City Council recently approved a $131,000 contract with consultants to identify redevelopment opportunities and infrastructure improvements that could spur new private investment along the New York Avenue corridor. The aging area, with a mix of homes and culturally diverse businesses, serves as a key north-south link between Interstate 20 and the entertainment district, Great Southwest Industrial District and General Motors Assembly Plant, city officials said.

"We focus a lot on downtown and that relationship with UTA. We've looked at Division," Project Manager Douglas McDonald said. "I think it's important that we look at all areas of the city. We have to make sure we are really providing services and if there is development and redevelopment that need to occur. If we don't it becomes more difficult to address it later on."

The target area for study is between Abram Street to the north, Arkansas Lane to the south, Browning Drive to the west and Sherry Street to the east. Consultants are expected to begin gathering public comments on desired improvements along the corridor in early December with the goal of presenting the council with a comprehensive plan for approval by August.

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