I think that the sheer size of Port Gardner Wharf warrants its own thread.

Introduction from PGW website, Maritime Trust Companty (http://www.portgardnerwharf.com/project_overview/index.html):

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On the shores of Puget Sound, between Seattle and Vancouver, a new marina community is coming to life. Along with the 2,300+ slips and marina there will be an extraordinary mix of homes, unique shops, restaurants, open-air markets, 18 acres of parks and open spaces, business offices, overnight lodging, and other first-class amenities and services.

There's quite simply no place like Port Gardner Wharf anywhere on Puget Sound or the Pacific Coast. The combination of natural beauty, proximity to the best cruising waters of the Northwest, and a self-contained community rich in amenities is delightfully unique. The result is a neighborhood that will offer both a lively urban scene and quiet intimate spaces. Port Gardner Wharf pays homage to the past while celebrating contemporary style and quality of life.

The people who will live in and visit Port Gardner Wharf will be enjoying a vacation lifestyle. This means they are in the habit of treating themselves to fine food, wine, furnishings, fashions, and experiences. The opportunities for shops and restaurants to be part of this unique community are extraordinary—yet limited in number.

A select few businesses will become part of this vibrant community, which will offer fine dining, cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, and a charming waterfront inn. How often are you presented with the opportunity of selecting a site that provides thousands of affluent customers a short stroll away?

The Everett area around Port Gardner is already home to one of the largest marinas on the West Coast, with more than 2,300+ boat slips for residences and guests. When completed, the expanded marina will include pleasure-boat moorage, easy parking and access to the waterfront, and an expanded selection of the well-established traditional marine services.

The new marina amenities will include:
- Restroom and shower facilities
- Wide floats and fingers
- Robust electrical capacity (50 amp power)
- Dock boxes
- Slip-side pump-out service
- Gated parking
- Cable TV and access to high-speed Internet
- Laundry
- Electronic security gates
- Marina facilities at the Port of Everett

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Here are the floor plans for residential units available at Port Gardner Wharf. The first six plans are condominium plans, and the last three are townhouse plans.

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So, when do they start construction on this thing?

So, when do they start construction on this thing?

Construction has already started! From the May 23rd Project Update, available at the Port of Everett website, groundbreaking occured in early May, construction is well underway, and the first phase is expected to be completed in late 2008-early 2009. Here are some excerpts:

GROUNDBREAKING:
More than 200 people stopped by to watch the Port of Everett and its private partner developer, Maritime Trust Company, break ground on their new 65-acre waterfront development on the Puget Sound. The development is the largest project the Port of Everett has ever undertaken. This new neighborhood will be a collection of high-quality condominiums and townhomes, professional office space, unique shops, destination restaurants, and a marine-related craftsmen district. In addition, the development will include an extensive network of public open space with a waterfront esplanade and public plaza, accentuated by numerous parks and open spaces.
The public/private partnership that the Port entered into with Maritime Trust Company, based in Chicago, was a critical element in getting this project off the ground, as the cost sharing provided the financial stability to make this project a reality. Further, the community’s participation in the master planning process played an important role in the final mix of uses. Maritime Trust Company plans to open the new sales center in June to help potential homeowners visualize future living spaces.

Phase 1 will consist of 159 residential units; a mix of town homes and single level condominiums, several restaurants, shops and office space; acres of public access enhancements, a marine-related Craftsmen District and a Fishermen’s Tribute Tower. The first phase is scheduled for completion
in early 2009. This development will create 4,100 new jobs for the region, and generate more than $14 million annually in tax revenue for the city, county, state and other taxing districts.

PROJECT UPDATE:
With the construction of the Craftsmen District in full-swing, commuters
along West Marine View Drive will begin to see some of the construction progress in the new district.

One of the most notable changes to the area is the construction of the new Bayside Marine Building, which is expected to be complete in June. Work is underway on water, gas and electrical service into the district, as well as the sanitary sewer system.

Hoffman Construction has begun installing the storm water detention system
for the Port’s Craftsmen District. This work will take about a month,
and includes the installation of 1,200 feet of five-foot diameter pipe that
has been staged near 13th Street. The storm water detention system capacity is 190,000 gallons of water, which is equivalent to six swimming pools.

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Really? Wow didn't know that. Thanks for the update!

Should mosey on up there sometime to check it out.

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Really? Wow didn't know that. Thanks for the update!

Should mosey on up there sometime to check it out.

I almost forgot:

If you're up there, visit the Presentation Center for Port Gardner Wharf at:

404 14th Street
Everett, Washington 98201
425.252.8500

From Seattle
From I-5 North in Seattle, go 27 miles north and take Exit 193/Pacific Ave. to Pacific, turn left through downtown Everett to West Marine View Drive. Turn RIGHT on West Marine View Drive. Go 1.3 miles. Port Gardner Wharf is on your left at 1300 West Marine View Drive.

I posted some Photos of construction a couple month back. I'll try to get some new ones here.

Does anyone have construction pics?

I wish that project is much closer to downtown Seattle so I would buy a unit there for sure.