The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is moving forward in the development of improvements along the Puyallup Avenue Corridor as part of a multi-year project to enhance safety and access and provide multimodal options. Preliminary visioning began in 2016 with public engagement, which has influenced the current proposed design. The community is invited to […]
Tacoma Council Member Catherine Ushka Passes Away
TACOMA, Wash. – It is with deep sadness that the City of Tacoma mourns the passing of Council Member Catherine Ushka, who represented District 4. Catherine Ushka was elected to the District 4 seat of the Tacoma City Council in 2017. Following her re-election to another four-year term on the City Council, she was appointed […]
Responsible Growth Downtown and in Designated Mixed-Use Centers a Focal Point With Passage of Ordinance 28966
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 […]