TACOMA, Wash. – Starting February 15, the Hylebos Bridge over the Hylebos Waterway (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM daily for essential repairs. Outside of these hours, the bridge will be fully operational. Detour signage will be in place while […]
City Council Affirms and Adopts City’s Anti-Displacement Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – On Feb. 6, 2023, the Tacoma City Council affirmed and adopted the City of Tacoma’s Anti-Displacement Strategy, which includes 21 policy and program actions to prevent and mitigate the displacement of Tacoma residents from their homes and communities. “Tacoma is a growing city with a rich history, and I am committed to […]
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Moratorium Extension for South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District on February 20
TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, February 20, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed moratorium extension on certain high impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD). The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no […]
City of Tacoma Invites Public Comments on Home in Tacoma Phase 2 by March 8
TACOMA, Wash. – In February and early March, the City of Tacoma is inviting public comments on Home In Tacoma Phase 2—a significant package of changes to the rules that govern housing construction in the city. After several years of citywide discussion, the City is considering new residential zoning and standards that will allow more diverse […]
Three Vacant Positions on the Parking Technical Advisory Group
TACOMA, Wash. – The Parking Technical Advisory Group (PTAG) is seeking applicants to fill three positions. Applicants seeking a position must be a user of Tacoma’s transportation system. Appointees will serve a two-year term from December 2023 to December 2025. The PTAG reviews current parking policies and how they impact transportation users. Periodically, the PTAG […]
Applications Open for Sustainability Small Grant Program
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability has announced it is reopening the Sustainability Small Grant program after a year and a half hiatus. This grant offers financial support for sustainability-focused projects within the Tacoma community. Successful grant applications will showcase initiatives that contribute to the protection and restoration […]
Applications for 2024-2025 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its fifth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]
City of Destiny Awards Nominations Accepted Now Through March 10, 2024
TACOMA, Wash. – Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s City of Destiny Awards, which have been honoring local volunteers for the past 38 years, are open now and due Sunday, March 10, 2024. The annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes recipients for a number of awards, including Adult and Youth Leadership, Lifetime Service, Youth and […]
Volunteer Opportunities Available on City’s Committees, Boards and Commissions
The City of Tacoma encourages residents who are interested in informing the City Council’s policy decisions on a range of local issues to consider joining one of the City’s numerous volunteer committees, boards and commissions. Each year, dozens of volunteer positions are open to residents and, in the next three months, the following committees, boards […]