The city of Arlington is seeking ideas on how to manage its future, and city leaders would like you to play along. Literally.

As part of the

Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan

process, the city is inviting residents to play a game called Growing a Better Arlington. It’s a new, interactive board game that puts residents in the role of managing the city’s future. Participants will make decisions via gameplay about where people should live, work, learn and play in “

The American Dream City

,” Arlington’s official new brand.

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The city said it will host a free Community Board Game Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Rooms A and B at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center St.

The game is designed for two to six players, and it challenges teams to balance growth, resources and quality of life while building a city together, the city said. Game players will use “dream coins” to fund projects such as housing, parks and infrastructure, while responding to surprise events and community needs.

The game’s goal is to meet Arlington’s future growth trajectories without compromising the character that makes the city unique, Arlington leaders said.

City residents can also play the game at any Arlington Public Library location beginning in mid-July. Each library branch will have three board games — two available for cardholders to check out and one available for in-library play, the city said.

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A single-player version will be offered online through an interactive mapping survey, the city said.

Citizens who might want to play with their neighborhood association, HOA or civic group can submit a request, and a member of the Innovate Arlington team will help schedule a game session.

The city said that game results will directly inform land use and development strategies for the next 20 years.

Lance Murray is a freelance contributor covering business for the Arlington Report.

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Board game will help city of Arlington plan its future