Below is a summary of the proposed elements of Phase 2 as discussed in
the City Council's Planning Committee.
A document that provides an overview of Phase 1 & 2 is available here.
1.
Continued Revitalization of Downtown
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Define re-development opportunities in downtown area
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High valued land w/ low valued facilities
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Define recommendations for residential development in
proximity to downtown
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Retiree growth
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Evaluate mixed-use development opportunities & risks
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Propose parking & traffic flow alternatives
2.
Tourism & Visitor Spending
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Define tourism market potential and requirements to
capture sales potential, in order to generate sales tax revenue from
people outside community
o
Evaluate development of waterfront hotel(s) and convention
center
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Recreational opportunities for residents & visitors
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Aquarium
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Cruise ship destination
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Theatre
3.
Maintaining the Strength and Diversity of Employment Base
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Define industries where Anacortes can maintain/establish a
sustainable competitive advantage which contributes to the community.
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Marine related businesses
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Tourism
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Knowledge based businesses
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Light industry
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Service businesses for growing retirement market
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Support Marine Trades in Anacortes
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What is needed to satisfy their growth needs?
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Define costs, jobs created, revenue and potential funding
sources
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Create educational center for marine trades
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Expand industry serving recreational boaters
4.
Assess Retail Opportunities for Anacortes
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What opportunities exist to improve Anacortes’ ability to
satisfy the retail needs of its residents and reduce the sales leakage
experienced to other areas?
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What type and size of stores best serve the needs of
residents and where should they be located?
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What adverse impacts could be expected from additional
retail development and how can these impacts be minimized?
5.
Project Anacortes’ population, demographics, associated needs and
opportunities.
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Estimate population growth based upon available land and
redevelopment potential.
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Estimate demographics (age, education, income) of future
population and identify future requirements, needs and opportunities
presented by future population.
