A story from City of University Place. Work on a new bridge that will be installed as part of the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail project began July 26. The work is expected to be complete in mid-October. The first phase of the work will result in a new bridge crossing connecting the City of Lakewood […]
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Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption Program Spurs New Investment in U.P.
A story from City of University Place. Since it was first used in 2015 by the developers of the Latitude Building in the Village at Town Center, the City of University Place eight-year Multi-Family Tax Exemption program has helped spur close to $120 million in private investment. The program is open to developers of multi-family […]
Stormwater Mitigation Efforts Continue in U.P.
An announcement from City of University Place. With our location on the shores of Puget Sound, residents and business owners in University Place share the pleasure and responsibility that comes from living so close to this beautiful natural resource. As such, the City of University Place is committed to meeting its obligations as a Phase […]
Another National Night Out Success in University Place
A news story from City of University Place. What a thrill it was for me and all the members of our public safety caravans to get back out for National Night Out after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic! After a year’s absence, it was great to see and talk to folks again in […]
UP Pho & Teriyaki grand opening
An announcement from the City of University Place. UP Pho & Teriyaki will celebrate a grand opening on August 9 (5-6 pm) at their store at 2620 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B.
Eagle Scout Builds Little Free Library at LASA
Seth C. Akins, a 14-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 436, recently dedicated a new Little Free Library at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) located at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Seth chose to build a Little Free Library as his Eagle Scout project because of his passion for reading books. Seth explained […]
Prepare in a Year: August
A story from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to […]
Strickland Secures Over $12 Million for Community Projects in the 10th District
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound and its residents. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests passed the House today as part of H.R. 4502, the appropriations minibus package. “I am grateful […]
Work begins for Chambers Creek Canyon Trail project
A press release from Pierce County. Work on a new bridge that will be installed as part of the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail project began July 26. The work is expected to be complete in mid-October. The first phase of the work will result in a new bridge crossing connecting the City of Lakewood to […]