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n <br /> O <br /> DOWNTOWN EVE R ETT <br /> ASSOCIATION <br /> i4-. .FiS., <br /> August 22, 2018 <br /> City of Everett <br /> 2930 Wetmore Avenue <br /> Everett, WA 98201 <br /> Attention: Mayor Franklin <br /> Re: Downtown Parking Task Force <br /> Dear Mayor Franklin, <br /> The Downtown Everett Association formally requests that you form a downtown parking task <br /> force. This request comes in response to feedback our organization has received from residents <br /> and business owners who struggle with unique yet ubiquitous parking challenges. <br /> Everett is forecasted to attract new businesses and residents in the next 15 to 20 years and we <br /> plan to work with new and existing downtown merchants to create world-class customer <br /> experiences. Attracting residents is also essential, and until the day arrives with adequate <br /> density to support a thriving downtown, parking will remain a part of the customer experience. <br /> By forming a parking task force, we can work directly with merchants and residents to create <br /> solutions toward achieving these goals: <br /> • Encourage turnover of prime parking stalls <br /> • Encourage use of off-street parking <br /> • Discourage vehicles that don't need to be in the CBD <br /> • Encourage walking and density in CBD <br /> • Raise the monetary value of parking in the CBD to attract investment <br /> • Communicate that the city does care and is listening and responsive • <br /> The Downtown Everett Association looks forward to partnering with you and city administration <br /> to support a vibrant and thriving downtown,today and into the future. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Pa Doh <br /> Dana Oliver <br /> Executive Director <br /> cc Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Director <br /> 118 <br />