\u201cThe nine matches will require significant City resources, particularly from the Police and Fire Departments,\u201d Wichmann said in an email ahead of the vote. \u201cAdding additional events to that mix the day before or the day of a World Cup match could have an impact on World Cup match needs and citywide public safety response.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prohibition on permits will include the area between Center Street, Lamar Boulevard, Ballpark Way and Division Street, according to the resolution passed by the city council.<\/p>\n
\u201cReally the focus is to make sure that our public safety resources are able to focus where they\u2019re needed, to focus which is primarily in our neighborhoods, doing the regular policing and protection of our community but secondarily for the event,\u201d Wichmann said at a Sept. 2 council meeting.<\/p>\n
She said special or temporary outdoor events on the day before or of a match could draw those emergency resources away from other places they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n
With the World Cup about seven months away, Arlington is working to wrap up preparations for its arrival. The city will host nine matches, the most of any host city.<\/p>\n
AT&T Stadium, which will be temporarily renamed since FIFA does not allow sponsored names for stadiums hosting the World Cup, will host five group stage matches, two Round of 32 matches, one Round of 16 match and one semifinal match.<\/p>\n
On non-match days, fan festivals will draw more visitors to the city.<\/p>\n
Other preparations involve planning to prevent and combat\u00a0human trafficking in Arlington<\/a>, plan for\u00a0transit across North Texas<\/a>\u00a0and setting up rules for businesses around the entertainment district.<\/p>\n Those rules could include requirements that businesses not make any significant changes to operations, Wichmann previously told the council. For instance, a business in the World Cup area would not be allowed to set up a small soccer pitch in the parking lot during the World Cup.<\/p>\n The World Cup is also\u00a0looking for volunteers<\/a>\u00a0to work eight to 10 shifts, typically around eight hours. Volunteers will receive full FIFA outfits including shoes, hats, shirts and backpacks, with multilingual volunteers in high demand.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n
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