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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT transportation improvements in the Strip • Retraining and remedial human resourceIII Retail/Commercial Areas. The challenge for programs add to the quality of life for all this alternative will be the transition process residents. I which may involve land assembly, coordination among property owners, and • Opportunities for continuing education infrastructure investments. enhance quality of life with courses for preparation for retirement, general H. Human Resources. Any economy interest courses, hobby training. Con- depends on an educated, healthy, labor force. tinuing education classes also help I Labor in the U.S. is highly mobile, but the maintain current work force skill levels. local systems and institutions that provide ways to support human resources are very • Cost of housing relates to human I important for community economic de- resources. To attract business and em- velopment. For example: ployees, the area should have a good supply of reasonably priced housing at a I • Good schools attract families and are an reasonable commute distance. important variable when firms decide where to locate. Good schools contribute • An effective transportation system sup- directly to improving human resources. ports access to employment. • Many firms rank an adequate amount and VII, Economic Development Element -- I quality of labor supply as an important Goals, Obiectives, and Policies A plan for characteristic for choosing a community Economic Development will help provide aIlk or remaining in a community. strategy that increases access to high wage jobs for Everett's citizens and revenue for the • Availability of post-secondary training City. Generally, Everett's economic health I that can be tailored to a particular em- appears to be good. However, Boeing domi- ployer's or industry's needs is important nates the economy. The city's preferred for location decisions. alternative for the comprehensive plan emphasizes continued diversification of the • Research or institutions of higher educa- economy. tion "spin-out" or can generate new busi- I ness. This has been a factor in the growth According to "Everett 2000 Vision, Goals & of high technology, communications, and Actions," Everett citizens want: biomedical firms in King and Snohomish An economically diverse community with a I Counties. The area for these businesses thriving international port linked to a lively has become our high-tech corridor. A and well designed downtown core and four-year educational institution provides growing high technology industrial area that employment, and attracts the kinds of supports a range of industries, businesses and businesses that support student needs, services necessary to make Everett a regional I want the expertise that is available at a employment center and a national and four-year school, and want a young, well- international tourist destination. trained source of entry-level employees. IP I ED-12 1