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Cr) r+t <br /> w-d <br /> 7. Implementation <br /> The City of Everett has already taken substantial steps toward making downtown <br /> a more vibrant metropolitan center. Improvements along Hewitt and Colby <br /> Avenues and the new Events Center, Library, and Performing Arts Center all <br /> demonstrate a public commitment to the city center. And, the City is beginning to <br /> see its efforts bear fruit in terms of private investment, street activity, and <br /> development interest in downtown. <br /> This plan identifies a number of future public actions to continue these trends and <br /> to transform downtown into a multifaceted metropolitan center. The plan's <br /> recommendations will individually contribute to achieving the City's vision. <br /> However, the actions will be much more effective if tied together into a strategy in <br /> which each action builds on previous efforts and supports other activities. In its <br /> simplest terms, this implementation strategy can be summarized in the following <br /> steps. <br /> Step 1. Set the Framework <br /> Update Regulations and Administrative Procedures <br /> (Within 1 year) <br /> The first step is to update the regulatory codes and implement the parking <br /> management strategies (Actions L-1 through L-4). Revising the development <br /> code and establishing design standards will require minimal capital investment <br /> but will ensure that new development will conform to the City's downtown vision. <br /> Revisions to zoning code standards and permitted uses will be adopted <br /> concurrent with the Plan adoption, but should be monitored over time and <br /> amended as needed to encourage the desired results. <br /> EVERETT DOWNTOWN PLAN — DRAFT 6/29/2006 99 <br />