Everett is planning for lots of growth. Here's how.

EVERETT — How do you accommodate a more than 50% population increase in your city in just 20 years?

Everett has been trying to find an answer for that question since 2022, when it began work on a periodic update to its comprehensive plan. That plan lays out the goals and policies that will prepare the city for increased growth.

On Wednesday, planning staff shared details with the City Council detailing progress the city has made on the update.

In its comprehensive plan, Everett must prepare for 65,000 new residents, 36,500 new housing units and 84,300 new jobs by 2044. To do this, the city must create new zoning maps, amend building regulations and update design standards for public infrastructure. The city will also lay out plans to combat climate change and increase transit availability.

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