North Sound Property News

I’ve talked before in this blog about being a big booster of the downtown Everett revitalization that is happening.  A big part of the city’s future plans include the redevelopment of the Everett waterfront, which it is believed will be a big draw to the area.

On that note, this arrived in my email inbox today:

Approximately $7 million has been authorized by the Port of Everett for the construction of the initial Phase 1 infrastructure work, which will include road and storm water drainage construction, the closing and raising of the road levels of 13th and 14th Streets, and construction of a retaining wall near 14th Street.

Hoffman Construction is reviewing the updated bids for this work, which will be awarded by the end of April, so that construction can commence in mid-May. When all construction financing is in place, Maritime Trust Company plans to initiate the construction of the foundations and parking systems.

The Bayside Marine dry storage facility and the Port Marina Operations office were completed in January, and the boatyard is gearing up for the boating season. The official opening of the Port Gardner Wharf Craftsman District was March 1, so Spring and Summer will be bringing lots of activity to our future community!

…Maritime Trust appreciates your patience and support while they are in the process of sorting out the current mercurial financial markets. Maritime remains fully committed to getting this project underway, as evidenced by their waiver of “conditions precedent” with the Port in December.

[The Port Gardner Wharf] Presentation Center is open Saturday through Wednesday from 11 to 6, or by appointment…

Click here for the latest (March 16) aerial photographs.

About the Author: Sandy Kaduce is a REALTOR (tm) with Skyline Properties NW who serves buyers and sellers in North King and South Snohomish counties. She is incoming 2009 President of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, as well as Vice President of Site Selection for Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. For more information, visit Sandy on the web at www.sandykaduce.com! Read more from this author