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Site Selection Data Standards Overview


In accordance with the lnternational Economic Development Council, this web page contains specific data to assist site selectors in making "apple to apple" comparisons as they work to assist client evaluate location opportunities.  

Information contained in this section has been designed and provided not just for use in the site selection process.  The data helps to better understand Arlington's economy. The viewer may be utilized to chart economic and industrial changes, identify emerging jobs as well as training and education opportunities.  Additionally, this information will provide for strategic planning, program evaluation, marketing, retention and advocacy to local officials and stakeholders.

The data series are presented in flat file format using Microsoft Excel 97 and are also available in PDF format.  Just click on any link to be taken directly to the data series of interest.

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Demographic Characteristics PDF Excel
Labor Force Characteristics PDF Excel
Leading Employers PDF Excel
New Companies to Area PDF Excel
Research & Development Characteristics PDF Excel
Higher Education PDF Excel
Community Colleges PDF Excel
Worker's Compensation PDF Excel
Labor Management Relations PDF Excel
Transportation PDF Excel
Taxation PDF Excel
Occupancy - Supply PDF Excel
Utilities PDF Excel
Existing Office Sites PDF Excel
Existing Industrial Buildings PDF Excel

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Progressive Inc. of Arlington, was awarded a long-term contract to manufacture components for the Gulfstream 550 business jet program.  


Nordstrom Inc. will open a 31,673-square-foot Nordstrom Rack in The Parks at Arlington mall in spring 2011.


Aéropostale Inc. leased 3,500 square feet of space at The Parks at Arlington mall for a children’s line called P.S. from Aéropostale.


New tenants at Lincoln Square Shopping Center include Wedding World and Metropolitan Classical Ballet.


New tenants in the Arlington Highlands I-20 shopping district include The Improv Comedy Club, Dueling Piano Bar, Fat Fish Blue and Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt Company.


The Salvation Army has bought a 100,000-square-foot warehouse at 2900 Avenue E in Arlington to serve as a Disaster Services Center.


UT Arlington to build College Park, an $80 million, mixed-use development /parking garage, street-level retail, office suites, campus housing and welcome center.


UT Arlington is building a $78 million Special Events Center for world-class concerts, sporting activities, conferences and community events.


Babe’s Chicken will open this fall in downtown's Center Street Station, a $30 million mixed-use project on North Center Street.


A Mellow Mushroom location is being planned for Center Street Station.


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