Arlington Urban Design Center collaboration earns statewide award
The Arlington Urban Design Center has won the prestigious 2011 Current Planning Award from the American Planning Association Texas Chapter. Students from The University of Texas at Arlington’s Schools of Urban and Public Affairs and School of Architecture have partnered with City of Arlington professionals in the center to speed along design projects, civic space planning, beautification projects and redevelopment opportunities. Since opening in 2009, the center has taken on more than 70 projects, among them are endeavors in the downtown area and near UT Arlington. The center is