March 2015
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The City of Arlington, Texas; with a population of 369,308- according to the city-is
the seventh most populated city in the state, and the fiftieth most populated city in the
United States. While other cities struggled, losing population and employment as a re-
sult of the 2008 recession, Arlington was fortunate to gain population and employment
during that time. Now, in 2015, the city remains focused on bringing, retaining and
expanding global business opportunities. Recently branded as “The American Dream
City,” Arlington is alive with opportunity, and its can-do spirit helps make the Ameri-
can dream, a reality.
According to Economic Development Manager Bruce Payne, when it comes to drawing
in new businesses, Arlington’s strategic location is a key selling point. Approximately
12 miles east of Fort Worth and 20 miles west of Dallas, Arlington is perfectly situated
within eight miles of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and has railway access, as Union
Pacific’s main transcontinental route runs directly through the city.
“We’ve had a lot of development activity here, there’s a lot of interest in Arlington,”
