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City government and Port of Everett propose redeveloping it into housing, mixed-use, park, and retail. A walkable neighborhood with waterfront trails is planned. Status is 'proposed'—no construction confirmed. ", "why": "Snohomish County has strong housing demand (median rent $1,866, 6.1% population growth 2018–23, ZHVI $728k). Nearby Everett Mall (7.9km away) is listed as 'unknown' status. Peer projects like Redmond’s Sears site (2018 closure) and Nashville’s Hickory Hollow Mall (27 acres) are similar in strategy and size. ", "where_it_stands": "Not yet built. Permits show 2023–2024 housing construction in Snohomish County, but this site’s timeline is unknown. Traffic on SR 525 (2 lanes, 15,286 ADT) may support retail. ", "for_a_planner": ["26-acre site aligns with county housing growth. ", "Waterfront access noted in plans. ", "No construction progress confirmed. "], "for_a_developer": ["Housing demand validated by market data. 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