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• <br /> September 29, 2021 <br /> The city is expected to add more than 65,000 people in the next two decades. In <br /> order to accommodate our growing population, we must also continue to <br /> advocate for and support the development of new housing from affordable <br /> housing, to market rate housing, to everything in between. <br /> This year our Planning team completed our Rethink Housing initiative, which <br /> culminated in a Housing Action Plan with strategies for addressing the current and <br /> future housing needs for Everett residents, to increase housing all at price points. <br /> This will come before City Council early next month for adoption. <br /> Next year in addition to rolling out our housing action plan, we'll commence with <br /> our comprehensive plan periodic update. This will be the first major review and <br /> update of the City's foundational planning document since 2015. The comp plan <br /> update process will include a robust public outreach component to help shape the <br /> vision for the future of our city, and ensure that the prosperity generated through <br /> this growth is shared broadly and equitably. <br /> • Economic, workforce & cultural vitality <br /> Helping Everett get back on its financial 'feet' and recover from the impact of the <br /> pandemic is clearly another top priority. <br /> Our approach includes supporting local businesses. During the pandemic, we've <br /> worked to create and share resources to aid businesses as they navigate the ever- <br /> changing conditions of COVID-19. We've developed toolkits to help them plan and <br /> adjust operations to align with the latest health guidance and requirements. We <br /> also awarded Everett CARES grants to support our local businesses and will <br /> continue to do everything we can to help our community recover. <br /> Our economic development strategy also aims to strengthen, expand and diversify <br /> the businesses that call Everett home. Boeing and aerospace remain vital sources <br /> of jobs and the backbone of our economy. As travel restrictions are lifted and <br /> people discover they can safely go places again, the industry is slowly recovering <br /> and I'm confident —and fortunately aerospace experts agree — that Boeing and <br /> our aerospace partners in the city will experience a rapid and lasting recovery <br /> within the next five years. <br /> 5 <br />