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Everett advances downtown outdoor event center plan as residents, labor back project
Summary
The Everett City Council advanced the downtown Everett Outdoor Event Center project with first readings for funding and property acquisition and a detailed staff briefing outlining design, budget and a plan to close remaining financing gaps. Supporters, including labor and the county sports commission, urged the council to proceed.
The Everett City Council heard a detailed update on April 15 about the proposed Everett Outdoor Event Center — a downtown, multiuse venue designed for the AquaSox, a United Soccer League team and community events — and took first readings on ordinances to fund design work and to authorize acquisition of an additional parcel for the site.
Mayor Franklin framed the project as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create jobs, attract investment and free the school district’s Funko Field for youth athletics. City staff told the council the venue is planned for roughly 5,000 seats, will use artificial turf and a retractable pitching mound to switch between baseball and soccer, include an urban festival street and on-site team support spaces, and be ADA accessible.
At a public comment segment, several residents and stakeholders urged the council to move forward. Reese Denhouse, an Everett resident, urged…
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