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0 <br /> r <br /> 5 . Major Concepts <br /> The specific objectives derived from Everett's Comprehensive Plan and frorn <br /> public comment during this project outline a consistent and compelling vision for <br /> downtown. It is a vision that builds on Everett's history as an industrial mill town <br /> and to create a more dynamic and multifaceted metropolitan center that wilt be <br /> the focus for commercial, civic and cultural activities in Snohomish County. To <br /> achieve this goal, downtown must add or enhance three key elements to its <br /> spectrum of activities. It must: <br /> • Continue to create and construct regional facilities and attractions that attract <br /> people from throughout the city and the region Central Waterfront <br /> and make downtown Everett a regional Open Space Connections <br /> destination. Government Access&Parking <br /> Campus Strategies(transit, <br /> gateway corridors) <br /> • Foster inviting neighborhoods for those who <br /> want the convenience and excitement of \ / <br /> Focus Retail <br /> urban living and connect downtown to a k in Central Spine <br /> strengthened neighborhoods , y <br /> immediately to the north and " ' r <br /> • �' ,ASK <br /> south. 0M�ILi.`•'. . a , " ' �OMM�f��f1r , 01101300014/40 <br /> Mi ` .w° i t l' SERVICES }iC ' ttot.u µ' <br /> • Attract additional retail services `` "' 6� ,,:. " �� rrf � t ; <br /> •Historic characterK �tt - • ..,r <br /> and business activityto serve the •Water setting !M I� mat .High�. g i intensity <br /> •Solid surrounding c,,,,• i '� I •Variety <br /> growing residential population and • <br /> neighborhoods ••.:3111»",: a'.`y,+frx„f„tm". '„ <br /> 9 Multi-modal transportation <br /> increased concentration of •Working family �+ rt .In-city living <br /> / <br /> orientation t \ ■WaterfronUriverfronl <br /> commercial activities. •Easy access connections <br /> Predictable / Increased Support •Regionaldestination.s <br /> Development for Retail <br /> As the diagrams below illustrates, the Pattern <br /> core concepts of this plan are aimed Streetscapes Integrated&Stable <br /> &Amenities Surrounding Neighborhoods <br /> toward this three pronged strategy. (height&design standards) <br /> Figure 28. Strategy to transform downtown Everett. <br /> EVERETT DOWNTOWN PLAN — DRAFT 6/29/2006 37 <br />