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CHAPTER 5 <br /> Creating Regional Attractions <br /> Everett has already taken ambitious steps to make its downtown a destination for <br /> a number of activities. The Events Center, the library, the YMCA, Performing <br /> Arts Center, Historic Everett Theater and Children's Museum give visitors plenty <br /> of reasons to come downtown, and improvements to Colby, Hewitt and Wall <br /> Streets make the core area an attractive venue for strolling and browsing. In <br /> addition, the Everett Station and future North Marina development will ultimately <br /> bring visitors close to downtown. The strategy for improving downtown Everett's <br /> role as a regional destination should build on previous efforts and include: <br /> • Encouraging County and City offices. <br /> • Upgrading public signage to identify parking and access to attractions. <br /> • Creating a central open space for informal gatherings, social interaction, and <br /> to support public celebrations and festivals. <br /> • Improving connections to the waterfront and Everett Station. <br /> In addition, many of the improvements and amenities to upgrade the downtown's <br /> residential setting will also be attractions for regional visitors. <br /> 38 MAKERS architecture and urban design <br /> 0509 rpt_draft.tloc•6/29/06 <br />