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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN i ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT H. MEETING GROWTH AND DE- Policy 5.8.3 Encourage the development of el VELOPMENT NEEDS housing near employment centers. Goal Policy 5.8.4 Cooperate with other econo- I mic development organizations to define the 5.8 The City shall strive to meet the land types of industry most suited to expand or use needs, utility and transportation require- locate in Everett. ments to encourage businesses to locate and grow in Everett. Policy 5.8.5 Prepare special studies Master EIS's for selected business areas such as Objectives downtown and southwest Everett to expedite the future permitting process for employment Objective 5.8.1 To continue infrastructure generating activities. improvements for storm drainage and treatment, for sanitary sewage needs, for Policy 5.8.6 Consider the economic impact I industrial waste treatment. of proposed policies and regulations to ensure that the public interest served such policies Objective 5.8.2 To continue efforts to and regulations is balanced with the public I allow a wide range of housing types. interest in realizing economic development goals. Objective 5.8.3 To preserve the existing base of usable industrial lands, treating these VIII. Potential Implementation Programs lands as a resource with policies which and StrategiesIII protect it. A. Economic Health and Diversity Objective 5.8.4 To continue to provide a Implementation Programs and Strategies I sufficient water supply. 1. Work with Port of Everett, the Chamber Objective 5.8.5 To maintain an efficient of Commerce and Economic Development I development review processes. Council to promote economic development efforts within the Everett Planning Area. Growth and Development Policies 2. Maintain an efficient permit review pro- The City should: cess to minimize uncertainty and unnecessary delays. I Policy 5.8.1 Continue efforts to maintain and develop adequate infrastructure and 3. Continue research and discussion to iden- transportation facilities, and promote af- tify opportunities to encourage economic I fordable housing. diversity, and be responsive to the need to amend city policies, regulations and programs Policy 5.8.2 Work with the private sector that encourage economic diversity. to make infrastructure improvements that encourage economic growth and develop- 4. Since health-related services are expected ment of affordable housing. to increase, encourage these uses by identifying and designating areas and stanOP - dards for medical offices, clinics, and special 111 ED-20 I