University Place Police Chief Pat Burke will be the guest speaker at the April 26 quarterly Wakeup meeting of the Westside Branch of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Boathouse 19 (9001 S. 19th St., Tacoma). Enjoy a light breakfast and network with colleagues from U.P. and Fircrest. […]
Be a Part of the Conversation
On Thursday, April 11, the community is invited to attend a public meeting from 6-8 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers regarding the Cirque Park Expansion Site Study. Last year, the Park Advisory Commission launched a “Reimagining Cirque Park” initiative that included a community survey to assess the kinds of improvements park users might […]
Work to Begin on Cirque Park Inclusive Playground
After several years of planning and fundraising, the City of University Place, in conjunction with the University Place Parks & Recreation Foundation (UPPRF), will break ground on a new inclusive playground at Cirque Park on Friday, April 12 at 11 a.m. In 2020, the City of U.P. applied for and received a grant from the […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Mar. 20
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Help Shape the Future of the 27th Street Business District
The City’s Planning and Development Services department is seeking public input on a plan for the 27th Street Business District, which runs along 27th Street West from Elwood Drive West to Morrison Road West. The goal is to develop a cohesive vision for the future of the business area, along with goals, policies, actions and […]
The University Place City Council March 18 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 18 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
U.P. is hiring
Want to join the green team that keeps our city looking fabulous? The City is hiring for a Landscape Maintenance Tech and Seasonal Maintenance workers! Don’t leaf this opportunity behind – apply before March 15 for the landscaping role or until filled for seasonal positions. Visit our employment page today.
Public Hearing: Stormwater Management Program
The City Council of the City of University Place will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 18, 2024, as part of its regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., to consider updates to the City’s Stormwater Management Program. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 3609 Market Place West, Third Floor, University Place. […]
The Name Change Is Official
In a historic vote, the members of the Tahoma Audubon Society have voted to change the name to Tahoma Bird Alliance. The votes tallied were 87% in favor of the name change. We are thrilled to have had such a high voter turnout and such an overwhelming affirmation for Tahoma Bird Alliance. We will be changing our […]