City of Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on August 6, 2024 to confer the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place” for North 27th Street, between Proctor and Madison Streets. Bill Evans was a community and civic leader who advocated for walkable urban communities and spent countless hours supporting small businesses. He dedicated […]

TACOMA, Wash. – The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CVE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors. Cook, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience in managing public assembly facilities, will lead the 100-year-old organization and its worldwide mission to educate, advocate for, […]

TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) continues its innovative SkillShops series with the upcoming workshop “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Events.” Scheduled for August 19 at 11 a.m., this session will offer invaluable insights and practical tools to foster more inclusive and equitable community events. The SkillShop will feature a panel of […]

TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is hosting a Restaurant 101 Workshop on August 28, from 4 – 6 PM, at Edison Square (5415 S. Tacoma Way). The event will feature local restaurant owners who will provide their insights into starting and growing a restaurant or food and beverage […]

TACOMA, Wash. – East I Street – between East 51st and East 52nd streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance August 15-22 and East 45th Street – between East I and East K streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance August 20-27. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and […]

TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Community Tree Program – administered in partnership with the Tacoma Tree Foundation – is set to make the Lincoln International District greener this fall through Green Blocks, a residential tree planting initiative. “Increasing tree canopy in our neighborhoods is vital for the health and well-being of our community, […]

TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to take a survey now through August 31 to provide feedback on the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council program.   With an ongoing focus on fostering deeper levels of community engagement, and supporting government transparency and accessibility, the City’s Neighborhood Council Standards and Guidelines are reviewed every five years along with possible amendments […]

TACOMA, Wash. – During the August 6 City Council study session, the City Council was presented with the results of the City of Tacoma’s latest biennial community survey. Conducted last June, results of this scientific survey of randomly selected households from each City Council district will help inform budgeting and funding priorities. They will also help […]

TACOMA, Wash. – On September 24, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on the latest version of the Home in Tacoma package of code and zoning changes that govern housing construction in Tacoma. The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda […]