Public Spaces Master Plan

The Public Spaces Master Plan (PSMP) identifies the major public space needs of the community. The themes and recommendations provide a framework to guide the stewardship of Arlington’s precious public spaces for future generations to enjoy.

• Public Spaces Master Plan – adopted April 2019 (Download PDF).
• View the interactive summary of the adopted Public Spaces Master Plan.
• View the process by which the plan was developed. 

Elements of the Public Spaces Master Plan

• Urban Forest Master Plan (adopted July 2004)
• Natural Resources Management Plan (adopted Nov. 2010)
• Public Art Master Plan (adopted Nov. 2021)

Implementation

Implementation of the recommendations is subject to the County’s future funding and resource allocations and priorities.

The County Manager appointed an advisory committee to guide the implementation of the PSMP. Learn more about the Public Spaces Master Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (PSMP-IAC) here.