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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.doc - 6/29106 <br />