Ordinance 3613-18 - Laserfiche WebLink

Overview Public parks and plazas provide open space for residents, visitors and employees in Metro Everett. Public surveys over the years (see Figure 2 as a recent example) have repeatedly shown that Everett residents enjoy existing park and recreation amenities, want their parks effectively maintained, and would like more. In Metro Everett, there are two small parks and two public plazas. In addition, the Snohomish County Courthouse includes a public plaza where events are held. See Chapter Two, Existing Conditions, for an inventory of public parks and plazas. Street trees, landscaping and private open space can help provide a feeling of open space that is also attractive and welcoming. Where street trees are frequent, and especially where they provide a connected canopy, they can provide the sense of natural pathways in an urban environment. Trees, vegetation and green roofs can reduce heating and cooling energy use and associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, remove air pollutants, sequester and store carbon, help lower the risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths, improve stormwater control and water quality, reduce noise levels, create habitats, improve aesthetic , qualities, and increase property values. Should the city pursue development of more i t >z: ,; .k. ; 4 public open space areas in Metro Everett? tair""1 4- 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% � � rte. Absolutely Not 1 orw— at Probably Not Neutral 4640.- Probably r.rProbably Yes Absolutely Yes Figure l:32nd Street west of Everett Station. This is an example of good tree canopy Figure 2:October 2016 Metro Everett public survey(146 respondents) coverage on a public sidewalk Chapter 10,Environment,Parks and Open Space I August 29, 2018