The housing landscape in Arlington is gaining new contours, as the latest second-quarter figures from the city indicate. According to the Quarterly Development Profile released by the City of Arlington, Texas, over 1,100 permits for residential housing have been issued, pacing the American Dream City's growth.

Drilling down into the statistics, unveiled by the City of Arlington Department of Planning & Development Services, there's a notable tilt toward residential expansion. With a mix of 799 new residential permits into the pool already containing 106,135 single-family and 51,933 multi-family units, the scope of housing options looks promising. Also sharing the permit stage are 353 non-residential permits, showcasing a balanced approach to city development.

This growth story does not unfold in isolation. The city’s Open Arlington data portal serves not just as a window into the numbers, but also as an archive of change, housing previous quarterly and annual Development Profiles accessible to the public. It paints a picture of a city in constant motion, acclimating to the needs of its residents and businesses alike.

For those tracking Arlington's development through its data-paved paths, the Quarterly Development Profile is an essential read. It not only gives insight into permitting activity but also pinpoints the locations where the hammer meets the nail in new single-family and multifamily construction projects.