ARLINGTON – The city council has approved a $3.8 million grant to assemble land for Arlington Center Square, a mixed-use lifestyle center. 

Mahrouq Enterprises International Inc. owns the land for the development, where a luxury hotel is currently under construction. 

The 145-key hotel is estimated to cost $54 million. 

The project could also include a food hall, retail, restaurants, multifamily housing, and structured parking.