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October 26, 2016 <br /> the City will begin building the first phase of a new 3-acre park at the <br /> Riverfront, giving residents another place to enjoy Everett's beautiful <br /> natural surroundings. Polygon is working diligently to bring world-class <br /> retail options to the development, and I look forward to major <br /> announcements in the coming months. <br /> To the west, the Port has reached terms with a housing developer for 254 <br /> housing units in Fisherman's Harbor, the first phase of Waterfront Place <br /> Central, and has selected a preferred developer for a 140-room hotel. <br /> They are hard at work recruiting restaurants and retail business for the <br /> district, and expect vertical construction to begin by late 2017. <br /> Our college district continues to expand and attract new talent. Next fall <br /> Washington State University will open the new home for WSU Everett <br /> programs, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, <br /> hospitality and business management. <br /> Last week WSU received preliminary accreditation for their medical <br /> school, with its inaugural class slated to enroll next fall. The community- <br /> based model means WSU medical students will be able to train with <br /> Everett health care providers like Providence Regional Medical Center <br /> and the Everett Clinic. <br /> Everett Community College continues to create pathways for students <br /> interested in manufacturing and technical careers. The college opened <br /> new housing for 120 students this fall, and is expanding their Advanced <br /> Manufacturing Training and Education Center. <br /> Also in north Everett, Children's Hospital will begin construction on a <br /> 36,000-square-foot facility at the Providence campus in 2017, offering <br /> specialized care for families from all over the region. <br /> In the downtown core, we are now beginning to realize the vibrant, <br /> walkable neighborhood we've envisioned for many years. We've added <br /> 1,000 housing units in the past decade, and we project another 1,000 <br /> units to be added in the next 10 years. Our newest apartment buildings — <br /> Aero Apartments and Potala Place — remain fully occupied. <br /> 338 <br />