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1 <br /> clubs.The availability of such entertainment will help attract <br /> new downtown residents,and will make the downtown a more <br /> appealing location citywide.The city should consider various <br /> , ,:/- =• incentives,incubator programs,and location assistance to attract a <br /> a diverse mix of entertainment options for all ages and interests. <br /> lo • 4II ii: i.:. .., <br /> r1' i. <br /> ' ENTERTAINMENT:Continue to attract and support entrepreneurs <br /> y ( o who can be successful in providing a broad spectrum of events. <br /> s <br /> The EnvisionEverett 2037 Committee is keenly interested in <br /> 1 promoting a vital,active,and interesting city.Entertainment <br /> .414Wi-t options are currently on the rise,and the committee wants to <br /> ensure that these options are supported and increased in the <br /> future.The city should continue to support entrepreneurs who <br /> want to invest in Everett,whether that be through musical events, <br /> the arts,tours,cultural experiences,or recreation. <br /> _ PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITES:Explore the feasibility of <br /> Public Development Authorities,which could serve as a viable <br /> .__ mechanism to stimulate and support economic development in the <br /> city's business corridors.The city should explore this option and <br /> Promoting downtown core venues such as the Schack Art Center determine whether it could lead to successful outcomes in areas of <br /> helps keep Everett strong and exciting. the city in need of revitalization. <br /> NORTH BROADWAY CORRIDOR(NORTH OF 41ST STREET):Continue <br /> Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023 the city has evaluated the the redevelopment of the North Broadway Corridor,which is <br /> feasibility of Anchor Institution Programs.If all parties are willing transforming into an active college district with the ongoing <br /> to participate,at least one Anchor Institution Program has been growth of WSU and Everett Community College,as well as the <br /> established in one area. expansion of the Providence Regional Medical Center campus. <br /> The committee supports these uses to revitalize the corridor and <br /> Continue to strengthen efforts to encourages the city to employ numerous strategies to ensure that <br /> this transformation takes place as responsibly and attractively as <br /> revitalize key business Corridors. possible.This could include design standards for new housing,the <br /> The EnvisionEverett 2037 Committee applauds and supports the active recruitment of restaurants and other businesses to support <br /> city's efforts to revitalize key business corridors that are critical student life and visitors,the incorporation of landscaping and <br /> to the long-term economic health of Everett.The committee green space,and efforts to retain those existing businesses that <br /> recommends that city officials continue to focus on these contribute most positively to the overall look,feel and flow of the <br /> important areas by creating a climate and partnerships that corridor. <br /> are conducive to both the retention of existing businesses and EVERETT STATION:Ensure that Everett Station redevelopment is <br /> expansion opportunities for new businesses.While these efforts responsible and attractive.As Sound Transit moves northward, <br /> should continue in the downtown core,they must also be applied increased housing and business opportunities around the station <br /> equally to other areas of the city.Strategies for consideration will be developed in anticipation of increased transportation <br /> include: activity.The city has a plan in the works for how this development <br /> VENUES:Increase the active use of Xfinity Arena,the Edward D. will proceed,and the EnvisionEverett 2037 Committee strongly <br /> Hansen Conference Center and other downtown venues. Some of supports this planning.The committee anticipates that in 2037 <br /> the downtown entertainment,arts and cultural venues have been the area around the station will have been redeveloped with <br /> underutilized over the past few years.The committee supports attractive housing options,landscaping and green space,and <br /> the ongoing work of the city to increase the number and types of businesses that are thriving due to both housing density and the <br /> events at these venues. heavy traffic of transit commuters through the area. <br /> PARKING:Ensure that the downtown has ample parking.Limited RNERFRONTAND WATERFRONT:Continue with riverfront and <br /> downtown parking spaces could also be limiting to growth and waterfront redevelopment and add amenities.The committee <br /> revitalization.The city should evaluate parking capacity and make fully supports the redevelopment of the waterfront and riverfront. <br /> necessary adjustments to support positive growth. Changes to these lifestyle centers are well underway and the areas <br /> are likely to flourish in the future.They are vital and attractive <br /> NIGHT LIFE:Encourage a revitalized night-life.Although nighttime segments of the Everett community.The committee is aware that <br /> entertainment options are important throughout Everett,the city there are current plans to connect the two areas with all-electric <br /> should put a particular emphasis on attracting new entertainment transit service,and fully supports this plan. o. <br /> businesses to the downtown core,including restaurants and <br /> 12 11 <br />