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Highlighted Policy Paper: Arlington Duplexes and the Missing Middle

Last updated: July, 2020

We analyze proposals that aspire to increase the number of affordable houses by increasing density and allowing construction of duplexes in neighborhoods currently restricted to detached single family. We find that land and property values are simply too high in Arlington to make these proposals an effective tool to address the shortage of "missing middle" residences.

Data


Easily accessible, visible data on county data including:
  • Budgets, Assets, and Liabilities
  • Schools
  • Maps
  • Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
  • and more...

Highlighted Policy Paper: Rouse Property Development

Last updated: May, 2020

We analyze a possible development of the Rouse property, a nine-acre site near McKinley and Wilson. We find that the county would have to pay more than $25 million to purchase this property to save it as open space, however, as much as $13 million of that would be recouped by 2030 from lower expenditures on school and county services for the new residents.

Policy Apps


Tools based on the Arlington Analytics' Model of Arlington: a large-scale analytical tool based on current property data, approved and anticipated building plans, school enrollment, census data, and more. The apps here are web-friendly versions of the most important parts of our analytical tools.

Highlighted Data Visualization: COVID-19 Cases in Virginia

Last updated: July, 2020

Track historical statistics in all localities in Virginia. Daily reports from the Virginia Department of Health saved daily starting on March 19, 2020.

Visualizations


Learn about where students are located, which languages are spoken, population densities, assessments per student, and much more about Arlington County using interactive maps.

Research and Policy Insights: 10-Year Spending and Revenues Projections

Last updated: February, 2020

These projections take into account development, growth, population, student enrollment, and much more to release a comprehensive estimate of Arlington's fiscal situation through 2030. Note: This does not include revisions due to the COVID-19 epidemic. These projections be revised once the new budgets are approved.

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Additional Research


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