There are also plans for a 96-slip marina. There's even a place where onlookers can watch yachts being built and tested. The Port of Vancouver redeveloped one of its terminals into an amphitheater and two-tier dock with bleachers that hold up to 1,000 people. Not only has the waterfront transition been good for city tax revenue, Vancouver officials say, it has benefited the community as a whole. People are engaged, Burdick said.
Development attracts new residents.
Some of these newcomers are active and contribute to the community, Burdick said. But some problems occur with development. That's a good problem to have, but if you live there, it's a real problem. Hagensen has some advice for the Everett area. Be bold and dream large.