Everett Parks and Built Environment Council Committee: June 10, 2026

The City of Everett's Parks and Built Environment Council Committee met on June 10, 2026, to discuss several transportation safety initiatives and housing development incentives. Key procurement-related topics included updates on federally funded Vision Zero projects aimed at improving pedestrian and traffic safety, such as speed limit evaluations, active transportation planning, and capital improvements on high-crash corridors like Evergreen Way. The committee also reviewed the multifamily tax exemption (MFTTE) program, proposing expansions to the eligible geographic areas and lowering minimum unit thresholds to incentivize more housing development, particularly affordable and middle housing. The proposed changes aim to stimulate construction activity with minimal fiscal impact, supported by financial analyses estimating a small cost per unit. The committee planned to advance the MFTTE ordinance for council readings in late June and July 2026. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but consultant selection for the active transportation plan was anticipated later in the summer.