TACOMA, Wash. – Tonight (April 23, 2024), the City Council unanimously passed Amended Ordinance 28962, to enact a temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new historic special review and conservation districts in residential areas. In 2023, District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was joined by co-sponsors Deputy Mayor John Hines and District 5 […]
Tacoma Secures $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to Conduct I-5 Crossings Study Aimed at Improving Safety and Accessibility
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma will receive $1.3 million in new federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs for increased safety and mobility options along Interstate 5 in Tacoma. I-5 is the primary north-south route for vehicle travel in Washington state, and it divides […]
Northbound Pacific Ave. Between South 7th St. and Schuster Parkway Closed for Maintenance April 27
TACOMA, Wash. – On April 27, from 6 AM – 4 PM, northbound Pacific Avenue between South 7th Street and Schuster Parkway will close for roadside vegetation maintenance. While access to northbound Schuster Parkway from Pacific Avenue is unavailable, traffic will be detoured around the closure via Stadium Way. Community members with questions can call […]
South Fawcett Street Between South 25th to Jefferson Avenue Closed for Maintenance
TACOMA, Wash. – South Fawcett Street – between South 25th Street to Jefferson Avenue – is closed for maintenance until April 26. South Fawcett Street – between South 23rd to South 25th streets – is back open. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Three affordable housing Notices of Funding Availability releasing in April
Pierce County is releasing three Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) for affordable housing development and preservation projects. Funding in 2024 includes the first-time funds from the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Sales Tax passed by the County in 2023. These funds have greatly expanded the County’s resources to invest in projects that meet the urgent need for development and preservation of affordable […]
City Council Briefed on Tacoma Police Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan Progress
Tacoma, Wash- Today (April 16, 2024), the Tacoma City Council received a comprehensive briefing on the latest data and outcomes of the Tacoma Police Department’s (TPD) Violent Crime Reduction Plan. As Tacoma reaches the mid-year point of the second year of its plan, the city is pleased to announce significant advancements in enhancing public safety. […]
South Fawcett Street Between South 23rd to South 25th Streets Closed for Maintenance
TACOMA, Wash. – South Fawcett Street – between South 23rd to South 25th streets – is closed for maintenance through April 22. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Charter Review Committee Focuses on Gathering Additional Community Input on April 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Building upon its broader outreach and engagement efforts thus far, the Charter Review Committee will focus on gathering additional community input about possible refinements to the City Charter during its April 18 meeting. This meeting will begin at 5:30 PM and public comment will begin at 6 PM. The meeting will be […]
South G Street Between South 21st to South 23rd Streets is open
TACOMA, Wash. – South G Street – between South 21st to South 23rd streets – will reopen after 5 PM today (April 12). Although South G Street was projected to be closed for maintenance April 8-19, work was completed ahead of schedule. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]