Strategic Initiatives
Every year, the Port of Everett Commission adopts a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and associated budget that enhances Port business lines and supports jobs, trade, commerce and recreation. These capital investments are guided by Commission set strategic initiatives that help grow and strengthen our local and regional economies, create good paying jobs, leverage public-private investment opportunity, and creating revenue generating industries.
The Port's 2021 – 2025 Capital Improvement Plan continues to develop the Everett waterfront as a place of commerce, as well as a place for citizens and guests to recreate. The plan includes 74 projects that advance the Port’s Strategic Plan by:
- Beginning construction of Norton Terminal at the former Kimberly-Clark mill site
- Continuing to develop Fisherman’s Harbor, the first phase of the Port’s 65-acre Waterfront Place Central mixed-use development, with an expected ground breaking of two new buildings
- Shoreline restoration at the Baywood site (Preston Point) and dike breaching at Blue Heron Slough
- A new restroom adjacent to the boat launch, and
- Continuing cleanup of legacy contamination
Seaport Modernization
Upgrade & Modernize Seaport facilities to meet 21st Century infrastructure needs
Maritime Industrial Expansion
Develop the former Kimberly-Clark mill site to support future maritime opportunities
Create a new waterfront community
Initiate phasing of new waterfront community at Waterfront place, including primary infrastructure
Develop Sustainable Marina Operations
Develop & implement a comprehensive marina services plan to ensure success of marina operations and funding for recapitalization