Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRENDS AND GROWTH Proactive transportation planning is needed to keep the City moving both today and in the future. A large part of the planning process involves understanding what options exist today and evaluating the opportunities and challenges expected in the future. The following section highlights growth expected in the City over the next 20 years. Sections 3 through 7 address how the City can accommodate expected growth in population, employment, and transportation needs. POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT Over the next 20 years, Everett is projected to add as many as 6o,000 new residents and 55,000 new jobs within the city limits." In general, the growth is expected to occur where dense population and employment already exist. Figure i8 on the following page shows the population growth from 2015 to 2035 in Everett. In general, the growth is centered in downtown Everett and the Evergreen corridor. Figure ig on page 26 shows the growth in jobs in Everett from 2015 to 2035. The Southwest Everett/Paine Field area is expected to add many jobs over the next 20 years. The remainder of the growth is centered downtown and along the Evergreen corridor. 'This level of population and housing growth is consistent with the "High Growth" alternative evaluated by the Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This more aggressive growth target is being used for the transportation analysis to ensure that adequate transportation facilities are identified for the future. If growth is slower (as considered in the other two growth alternatives in the EIS), then the planned transportation system will still be sufficient, although some projects may not be needed in the 20 year planning horizon. Everett routinely monitors transportation needs and updates the Transportation Improvement Plan to ensure adequate transportation facilities are being planned. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 24