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Supporting Values <br /> In addition to an overarching vision statement, the Envision Everett 2037 <br /> Committee developed a set of values in support of this vision. <br /> The following chart describes those values and the way in which they are reflected in the recommendations. <br /> Supporting values How supporting values are reflected in our recommendations <br /> GROWTH Everett recognizes that the population of the city is Economic Development recommendations,p 8 <br /> likely to grow substantially over the next two decades.The city Housing recommendations,p 14 <br /> views this growth as an opportunity,and has carefully planned to <br /> manage that growth as effectively as possible. <br /> Homelessness recommendations,p 20 <br /> COMPASSION Everett is a compassionate community that provides Crime&Substance Abuse recommendations,p 22 <br /> resources for our residents who are most in need. Housing recommendations,p 14 <br /> Education recommendations,p 16 <br /> LEARNING Everett values learning for all ages and at all levels. Education recommendations,p 16 <br /> CULTURE Everett supports arts,entertainment and multicultural Arts,Culture &Recreation recommendations,p 24 <br /> events for all ages. <br /> Parks&the Environment recommendations,p 26 <br /> INCLUSION Everett is a strong community where all members from Education recommendations,p 16 <br /> all backgrounds and neighborhoods feel welcome and included. Arts,Culture &Recreation recommendations,p 24 <br /> Economic Development recommendations,p 8 <br /> JOBS Everett works hard to create,attract and retain good jobs, Economic Development recommendations,p 8 <br /> as well as a motivated workforce for those jobs.Everett supports <br /> incentives and programs that encourage workers,businesses and <br /> major stakeholders to invest in the city over the long-term. <br /> TRANSPORTATION Everett offers a variety of transportation Transportation recommendations, p 18 <br /> options,with an increasing emphasis on a pedestrian-friendly and <br /> bike-friendly city. <br /> ECONOMIC CENTERS Everett includes several economic"centers" Economic Development recommendations,p 8 <br /> and makes continuous improvements in the attractiveness and <br /> vitality of those centers. <br /> ENVIRONMENT Everett pays attention to the environment and is Parks&the Environment recommendations,p 26 <br /> committed to safe,clean and healthy surroundings for its citizens. <br /> TECHNOLOGY Everett is an agile city quick to adopt new Economic Development recommendations,p 8 <br /> technologies and services that benefit its citizens. <br /> 8 7 <br />