Champion Great Neighborhoods May 2019

Champion Great NEIGHBORHOODS QUARTERLY UPDATE FY2019 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 In This Issue Page 1 Arlington Prepared to Help Neighborhoods When Severe Weather Strikes | Neighborhoods Top 3 Page 2 Meet the Neighbors: Oak Lake Neighborhood | Data in Action: Code Compliance Services Page 3 Arlington Dedicates Opening of Eden Road and Harris Road Parks | Community Celebrates New Honorary Street Sign Toppers Page 4 Arlington Neighborhoods By The Numbers: Neighborhood Services Neighborhoods Top 3 1. Meet us on Nextdoor! The City of Arlington posts the most relevant information on the neighborhood- focused social media site. 69,000 Arlington households are already there! www.nextdoor.com 2. 14 neighborhood projects Arlington Prepared to Help Neighborhoods When Severe Weather Strikes With the threat of spring storms present, the City of Arlington recently equipped two trailers with chain saws, generators, safety gear and other emergency equipment and supplies needed to help quickly clean up public streets and sidewalks after severe weather strikes. The new Public Works and Transportation Emergency Response Trailers, which also include pole saws, lighting and barricades, will help the City more quickly respond to reports of fallen limbs and trees, debris and flooded streets. Learn more about what to do when severe weather damages your home or business. received Neighborhood Matching Grants in April. Keep a look out for beautified neighborhoods across the City - 68 neighborhood projects have been completed since 2007! 3. Do you know about the Block Party Trailer? Neighborhood groups can reserve the trailer for free to make getting to know your neighbors even easier - just bring the food and fun! www.arlingtontx.gov/ blockparty Connect with us on social media: www.arlingtontx.gov | www.myarlingtontx.com