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2. Development on Urban Corridors Everett Housing Action Plan 26 appropriate intensity and mix of development, including both employment and housing options, that support transit service; and plan for growth near transit.  Everett Comprehensive Plan The current Housing Element of the City of Everett includes the following: G. Multiple Family Housing Location and Compatibility Policy 4.7.1 Encourage multiple family development and redevelopment in downtown, in mixed-use residential-commercial centers, along mixed-use arterial corridors, and near major employment areas. Policy 4.7.2 Update design guidelines to ensure that new multiple family housing enhances and is compatible with surrounding uses, yet respects the needs of consumers for affordable housing. The Land Use Element of the current City of Everett section on commercial Mixed-Use Land Use Policies includes the following: 2.2 Commercial Mixed-Use Land Use Policies The Land Use Element must provide sufficient capacity of land suitable for development to accommodate employment growth, including commercial activities serving the needs of the Everett community and the surrounding areas Snohomish County. Historically, Everett has designated excessive amounts of commercial land in its land use plans and zoning. Therefore, the land use policies will continue to emphasize the integration of housing in commercial areas, and the improvement of existing commercial districts. Policy 2.2.4 Identify on the Land Use Map appropriate areas in which to apply commercial mixed-use land use designations. Use the following criteria as a guide to establishing zoning districts and implementing regulations: (a) Mixed Use Commercial-Multiple Family Corridors: Areas where businesses are oriented to the shopping and service needs of the Everett community and surrounding areas of Snohomish County, and in which new development and redevelopment is encouraged to include housing and other supportive services and uses. See also, the State legislative directive included in 3.1 Introduction  Climate Action Plan Several goals and strategies of the Climate Action apply to the Housing Action Plan strategies for development on urban corridors including: Goal T-1: Embrace non-car travel. Strategy T-1:1: Prioritize, incentivize, and promote transportation by biking, walking, and transit. Strategy T-1:2: Reduce commute. Goal LU-1: Create centralized activity centers with a dense and diverse mix of services, amenities, jobs, and housing types in areas well-served by public transit. Strategy LU-1.1: Support intentional high-density development. Goal LU-2: Develop vibrant, health, and livable neighborhoods. Strategy LU-2.1: Improve neighborhood walkability.