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New Development <br /> EPO-4: One of the significant aspects of Everett's history is "speakers corner" which was located at Wetmore and <br /> Hewitt. This property is currently a parking lot. Encourage redevelopment of the site which recognizes this history through <br /> design, public art and/or interpretive signs. <br /> EPO-5: Consider establishing park impact fees for residential development to provide funding for a meaningful public park <br /> space in Metro Everett. <br /> EPO-6: Provide creative alternatives for new development to meet open space and park needs by contributing fees in lieu <br /> of parks or open space, or creation of rooftop gardens. <br /> EPO-7: Consider public parks or viewing areas for rooftops of buildings granted increased heights. The views of water <br /> and mountains in Metro Everett are spectacular, and providing public access to these views should be pursued. <br /> Environment <br /> Several actions can improve the environment. Increasing the number of trees and canopy will improve the appearance in Metro <br /> Everett while providing environmental benefits. Managing stormwater runoff through biofiltration can treat water runoff and add <br /> to the character of the area. Working to redevelop brownfields will produce jobs while addressing potential pollutants and <br /> health hazards. It is also shown that high density, mixed-use development will reduce vehicle trips and promote other modes of <br /> transportation other than cars. See the Land Use and Transportation chapters for additional actions. <br /> EPO-8: Reasonable goals for increasing tree canopy coverage in Metro Everett should be set after calculating existing <br /> coverage. Look at Tacoma as an example where the goal for downtown is to have a canopy coverage of 15% where actual <br /> coverage is 3.1%. <br /> EPO-9: The city should support, and take the lead where appropriate, to add electric vehicle <br /> Ili <br /> charging stations. Stations should be located in public places, such as Everett Station and City Hall, <br /> and integrated into parking garages as standard practice for new development. <br /> Chapter 10,Environment,Parks and Open Space 4 August 29,2018 <br />