TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to authorize the execution of a financing arrangement with the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center in the amount of $1.5 million budgeted from the Urban Development Action Grant Fund for the development and construction of a new facility. This new facility will help the Hope Center consolidate […]
South 45th Street – Between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – Closed for Maintenance July 8-15
TACOMA, Wash. – South 45th Street – between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – are scheduled to close for maintenance July 8-15 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members
New Downtown Pride-Themed Mural Celebrates Stormwater Pollution Prevention
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s new Public Works Artist-in-Residence, Natalie Dupille, with support from the Environmental Services Department and the Community and Economic Development Department’s Arts and Cultural Vitality Division, has created a new mural located at the corner of South 9th Street and Pacific Avenue and South 9th and A streets. The […]
City Continues to Support Residents as Temperatures Climb into the 90s
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures anticipated to rise into the 90s for several days starting Sunday, July 7, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department will continue to deploy outreach teams and volunteers to provide unsheltered individuals with access to water and masks. Cooling centers will also open throughout Tacoma. The City of […]
July 16 Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on doing business with the City of Tacoma. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid […]
Residents Encouraged to Prepare as Temperatures Rise
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s anticipated starting July 5, the City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat. Residents are also encouraged to keep an eye on older adults, people with health concerns and children in their households, as these individuals are at a greater […]
Applications for 2024 Grit City Trees Program Due September 2
TACOMA, Wash — Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2024 season are being accepted now through September 2, 2024. Through this program, the City seeks to equitably increase Tacoma’s tree canopy while growing happy and healthy neighborhoods through community tree planting. Planting more trees throughout neighborhoods […]
Applicants Sought for Tacoma’s New Urban Design Board
The new Urban Design Board (UBD) is seeking passionate community members to fill the inaugural slate of members in seven key positions. This is your opportunity to join the new board and influence the future of Tacoma’s urban landscape, ensuring that our built environment reflects our rich culture, dynamic community, and vibrant neighborhoods. Positions available: […]
Planning Commission Makes Final Recommendation on Home In Tacoma Package
TACOMA, Wash. – On Wednesday, June 5, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission made its final recommendation on the Home In Tacoma package, moving it forward to the City Council to begin the final phase of the process this summer. The formal letter of recommendation, the findings and recommendations report, and other supporting documentation for […]