The zoning change would sunset so that it isn’t a permanent situation, he said. That way being proposed is to change the zoning in the Lower Broadway area of Everett to allow parking for up to 36 months. As any property owner would do, we’re looking for ways to position it while its going through the re-development process.” In the meantime, we’d like to look at other ways to activate that land. “We’re looking at something very similar to the amenities at the site but without the casino – more retail, more meeting space, more hotel rooms and potentially more entertainment space. “It’s no secret that there will be some re-development on that site across the street,” said John Tocco of Encore, referring to the area that now hosts construction parking.

The Everett Planning Board recommended the change at a meeting July 23 in a 5-0 vote. Until then, they are hoping to put in parking.Įncore Boston Harbor is petitioning Everett City Hall to allow a zoning change for temporary parking of around 840 cars up to three years on the opposite side of Broadway from their site – a condition they hope will be allowed while they plan and permit another large 500-plus room hotel development to compliment the resort casino. Encore Boston Harbor wants to develop a second, large hotel on vacant land across from its site in a few years.

Encore hotel casino parking