TACOMA, Wash. – With the passage of Ordinance 28966, the City of Tacoma – through an Urban Design Project Review – will create a new land use permit process that incorporates the consideration of a project’s relationship with the urban environment, the public realm, connectivity, climate responsiveness, and other urban design concerns. The Urban Design […]
City Council Expands Use of TBD Funds to Address Tacoma’s Broader Street and Transportation Infrastructure Needs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28965 on May 7, 2024, amending sections of the Tacoma Municipal Code to provide flexibility for Transportation Benefit District funds to be used to address the critical maintenance, preservation, and operation of the City of Tacoma’s broader street and transportation infrastructure. In 1987, the Washington State […]
City Invites Community to Help Shape Tacoma’s Future
TACOMA, Wash – Community members are invited to dream big and help shape the long-term outlook and strategic vision for Tacoma. “Through our One Tacoma: Shared Vision, Shared Future initiative, we’re revolutionizing the way we engage our community members to ensure that the decisions that shape numerous aspects of Tacoma over the next decade are […]
2023 Climate Action Plan Progress Report Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has released its second annual Climate Action Plan Progress Report. This comprehensive report provides an overview of the City’s progress in implementing the actions and targets outlined in the 2030 Climate Action Plan. The report highlights success stories, progress ratings and status updates for each action, target metrics, […]
North Adams Street – Between North 12th and North 16th Streets – Projected to Close for Maintenance May 9-17
TACOMA, Wash. – North Adams Street – between North 12th and North 16th streets – is projected to close for maintenance May 9 – 17, 8 AM – 5 PM. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at […]
Five Positions Available on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five open volunteer positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: These are three-year term positions for Tacoma residents who have an interest in and familiarity with public programming in arts, culture, heritage, and/or science, as well as an interest in Tacoma Creates […]
Community Invited to Join in the Fun With Activities and Events Celebrating 2024 Historic Preservation Month
TACOMA, Wash – Each May, the City of Tacoma celebrates National Historic Preservation Month with a calendar chock full of fun activities and events throughout Tacoma’s neighborhoods. This May is no different, with more than a dozen family-friendly events celebrating this year’s theme: Discovering Tacoma’s Stories. The 2024 Historic Preservation Month brings history alive by […]
Three Positions Available on Board of Building Appeals
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Board of Building Appeals: the building owners and managers association (BOMA) representative, general contractor representative, and fire department representative. Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related to building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and/or energy codes. The Board […]
Charter Review Committee Presents Final Recommendations to City Council on May 6
TACOMA, Wash. – The Charter Review Committee will present its final recommendations for refinements to the City Charter during a special meeting of the City Council on May 6. This meeting will begin at 5 PM. It will be conducted in a hybrid format with virtual and in-person options to attend in the Tacoma Municipal […]