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Commission reviews draft economic development goals; staff flags edits and actions for next steps
Summary
Planning staff and economic development officials reviewed proposed goals and policies aimed at diversifying Everett’s economy, supporting home-based businesses and ADU considerations, and listed short-term actions including revising a manufacturing subarea plan and pursuing an arts district certification.
The Planning Commission reviewed a draft Economic Development element Feb. 18 that city staff said aims to diversify Everett’s economy, support business retention and attraction, and expand neighborhood-level economic opportunities.
Allison (planning staff) presented goals and policy language prepared with the city’s economic development team. Staff said the draft emphasizes a multi‑faceted economy and includes topics such as business retention, equitable workforce opportunity, employment centers, creative industries and…
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