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Japanese Gulch Industrial development 97.8 acres 4. Merrill Creek may be suitable for trail development or a possible climbing area that can take advantage of the steep slopes. Subarea 3 5. Explore possible exchange of some of the less usable areas in Merrill Creek as wetland mitigation in trade for Opportunities/Partnerships/Constraints flat land that may be more suitable for recreation use. 6. Look for opportunities to work with neighborhoods to Opportunities: improve neighborhood walking trails on undeveloped 1. Brownfield conversions. Large spaces have been right of way. converted to recreation use from industrial land as Partnerships: demonstrated with the development of Phil Johnson 1. Work with the City of Mukilteo to improve Edgewater Ballfields. The second and third phases of beach and access to the shoreline. development at Cemex will provide opportunities to 2. Consider opportunities to partner with new help address park gaps in the subarea and of the developments to improve recreation as part of the community. Planning for development should consider permitting process. what type of amenities to add to these areas to help 3. Boeing and other industries may be able to provide meet service level gaps. volunteer labor and adopt trails or park areas. 2. Outdoor related activities that can take advantage of 4. Work with neighborhood groups to promote safe the beautiful ravines and the possibility of trails linking walking trails and to create trail maps. to the future shoreline trail should be encouraged to help meet trail shortfall service level. These ravines Constraints: provide valuable habitat for urban wildlife and can provide routes for path systems providing links 1. Park growth in this area has been limited by the lack of between neighborhoods. Trail improvements to Powder land suitable for park development, steep terrain and Mill Gulch can help meet deficits for the area. critical areas. 3. Development of the Shoreline Public Access trail will 2. Large tracts are in industrial use. provide 1.3 miles of trail. 59