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Everett staff, community groups urge anti-displacement steps for Casino Road ahead of light-rail growth
Summary
A Futurewise-led engagement effort recommended anti-displacement designations, targeted subarea planning, and study of inclusionary zoning and acquisition strategies for South Everett's Casino Road neighborhood as light-rail and development pressure approach.
Alex Brennan, a representative of the nonprofit Futurewise, told the Everett Planning Commission on Dec. 17 that affordability and residents' desire to remain in the Casino Road neighborhood were the most consistent messages heard during recent outreach.
Brennan said his group, working with the housing consortium, LISC and the community coalition Connect Casino Road, compiled seven interlocking recommendations for the city, including a targeted anti-displacement designation on the Future Land Use Map, delaying any immediate upzoning for the area until a subarea plan can be completed, and pursuing acquisition strategies for key properties.
The recommendations aim to preserve the neighborhood's existing affordability and cultural institutions while preparing for the arrival of Sound Transit…
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