Debora Nelson said.... "that residents say they want more shops and restaurants, but those won’t come without growth.”

Deborah is incorrect. The reason shops are not coming to Arlington is the insanely high city fees for water hook-ups, so called traffic mitigation, stormwater management, change of use, etc.  Simply put, other city’s are more welcoming than Arlington.

The city wants a renter/apartment dweller population to prey on.