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Observation: Technology will bring us quieter aircraft engines in the not too distant future. Moreoever, these technological improvements are also spreading to the smaller aircraft. Observation: Paine Field might well be attractive to specialized new companies who have a need or the ability to move small amounts of high value, low weight materials by nearby air cargo facilities. Observation: A possible market in the not too distant future may be for commuter air service to Puget Sound airports as well as Portland and Spokane. Recommendation: Airplane flight training and flight testing activities might be shifted to other airports over time, actually leading to reduction in takeoff and landings at Paine Field. Recommendation: TPPG feels there is little reason that the role definition be cast aside or significantly modified at the present time. Furthermore, other factors regarding Paine Field such as land use and management questions should take priority. Recommendation: Sufficient land is available, both within and without the airport itself, to support a broad range of uses directly related to the airport and those that are not. However, general residential uses in the Paine Field area should be discouraged. Recommendation: The airport be jointly operated by the County and the City. With regard to the Port, it is the opinion of TPPG that waterfront opportunities and company expansion will take all the Port's attention and energy for the foreseeable future. Summary Recommendation for a Policy of Total Flexibility When Addressing the Role Definition of Paine Field: The industrial, rather than residential land uses around the airport are recommended and, for service and development potentials, a joing City/County agreement should be worked out for airport recommendations. Tourism/Marketing and Development Recommendation: An aggressive program of expansion of the Boeing Tour facilities and opportunities for the 747/767 plant. The Chamber, hotels and City should work closely with Boeing in analyzing what needs to be done by whom to accomplish the task. A new tour center, located within Downtown is a possibility. Observation: At this point in time, there is a need to create a more aggressive approach to tourism. Additional promotional programs and efforts for conventions and Canadian shoppers should be conducted. Additional promotional efforts of Everett special events, like the airshow, regatta, and other festivals will be helpful too.