ARLINGTON, Texas — This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal. Read that .

Sam Mahrouq's efforts to bring new commercial activity to a key corridor near the Arlington Entertainment District are gaining steam.

Arlington City Council unanimously approved on Nov. 18 a $3.8 million grant for Arlington Center Square LLC to assemble land for what's described in public documents as a "catalytic mixed-use project." A hotel is already under construction and the development could also include a food hall, retail, restaurants, multifamily housing and structured parking.

Arlington Center Square is tied to Mahrouq, chairman and CEO of Mahrouq Enterprises International Inc., who owns the land where a $54 million, 145-key upscale hotel on Division Street is being cons

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