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IEVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN URBAN DESIGN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION 110 ******************** I ITt is important to note that the objectives INTRODUCTION and policies contained in this chapter may all The Urban Design and Historic Preservation not be met in the short term, indeed in some Element is intended to address the three- cases, decades may be required. The physi- dimensional, built environment. It examines cal nature of any community evolves and Ivarious aspects of the community (with changes; new opportunities and challenges respect to its general image), the character surface continually. Nonetheless, this set of of its districts and neighborhoods, the policies should provide the community with 1 quality of buildings, streets, and public a way of ensuring that Everett's character is spaces, and its historical attributes. For each strengthened and made more pleasant and of these subjects, specific goals, objectives livable. Iand policies are set forth. I. OVERALL CITY IMAGE This element is not meant to be free-stand- ing; it relates to a number of other elements A. Goal Iin a complementary manner. In particular, 6.1 As a major city in the region and as the the elements concerning transportation, land center of commerce and culture for the fo use, and parks all have issues with facets county, Everett should offer a physical involving design. In addition, urban design setting that conveys a distinct and appealing relates to economic policies of the city in image and reflects its rich historic traditions. 1 that the community's perceived strength is in part derived from its visual characteristics. B. Objectives Accordingly, policies regarding urban design and historic preservation issues need to be Objective 6.1.1 Achieve a "greener" examined in the implementation of other character over time, reflecting the parts of the comprehensive plan, and vice spectacular natural landscape that surrounds Iversa. the community. Everett is a community that contains both Objective 6.1.2 Reinforce the city's tradi- Irelatively old streets and buildings and those tional pattern of mixed-use neighborhoods that are relatively new. Some neighborhoods containing varied forms of housing as well as I and areas are very tight-knit, others are local shops and services. more loose or expansive. The policies con- tained in this element attempt to address all Objective 6.1.3 Ensure that develop- !! parts of the community, not just those with ment, particularly commercial and multiple more "traditional" characteristics. In fact, it family development, has a high quality of is the newer areas that often need more design with respect to such elements as 1111, attention with respect to urban design, so public spaces, pedestrian amenities, land- that the community can reinforce and retain scaping, building forms, and materials. its character over time. 1 I UD-1