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• Use shared use parking during events through the use of existing parking facilities and potentially satellite locations as <br /> needs arises. <br /> • Redevelop parking lots over time with structured parking and other uses over time. This is a long-term solution. <br /> Existing businesses within the Everett Station Area are very important to the economy. They provide jobs and tax revenues <br /> that make a vital contribution to the local economy. The success of these businesses is partly attributable to the excellent <br /> location near Interstate 5 and SR 2 and local arterials. It is important that the new rail and bus service and facilities not <br /> negatively affect the vibrant commercial and industrial uses. Ideas for working with and protecting existing business include: <br /> • Preserve "people-intensive" employers and retail businesses in the Everett Station area. <br /> • Provide good pedestrian and bicycle connections to Everett Station. <br /> • Work with businesses to see what their needs are including: expansion requirements, access issues during events at Everett <br /> Station and the Everett Event Center, and long term goals. This could include a program for actively assisting the <br /> expansion and/or relocation needs (to relocate in Everett) of existing businesses. <br /> • Minimize the impact of new rail activities and transit-supportive development on local business access. <br /> • The City of Everett along with other groups should actively work with property owners to market and provide incentives to <br /> encourage development within the Everett Station area. <br /> 2. Improve the visual appearance of the area thereby contributing positively to the image of Everett and its downtown. <br /> Over time the Everett Station Area is seen as an area, which will transform into a multimodal transportation center, it will be a <br /> gateway into Downtown Everett and the Port of Everett for commuters and visitors. It is critical that the aesthetics of the area <br /> be improved as one way for the City of Everett to provide a positive image. Ideas for improvements include: <br /> • Build upon the current streetscape improvements with additional landscaping and pedestrian amenities on Smith Avenue <br /> and Wall Street(to the Everett Event Center), on Smith Street south, Pacific Ave., and Broadway Ave. <br /> 4 <br />