Based on public interest in the topic, the Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group, appointed by the Tacoma City Council, has elected to offer an additional public meeting on the Group’s affordable housing policy recommendations for Tacoma. The group held a morning meeting at the Chamber on Feb. 11th. This next meeting will be an evening meeting on February 28th. The program for both meetings is the same.
The City Council convened the Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group, a consortium of for-profit developers, non-profit developers, planners, and architects in April 2010 to recommend policies the City should consider pertaining to our city’s need for and availability of affordable housing, particularly in downtown Tacoma.
The Group has delivered its report to the Council. A copy is available on-line at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cedd/housing/AHPAG_Final_Report_Dec_2010.pdf
Please join us fora public meeting to learn more:
Date: Monday, February 28th, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Urban Grace Church, room 208(902 Market Street, downtown Tacoma)
The report conveys 25 recommendations in eight categories:
• City Policy and Leadership
• Housing Incentive or Inclusionary Programs
• Regulatory Assistance To Developers Of Affordable Housing
• Financing Tools
• Affordable Building Design Practices
• Preservation, Acquisition, Conversion and Rehabilitation of Existing Housing
• Community Development Incentives
• Planning And Zoning Tools
For more information or to RSVP for the meeting please contact Chelsea Levy at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, chelseal@tacomachamber.org, (253) 627-2175
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Downtown On the Go is Hiring
Downtown: On the Go is downtown Tacoma's one-stop-shop for commuting options. The program is an active partnership between downtown businesses and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, the City of Tacoma, and Pierce Transit. Leveraging their resources and relationships, these organizations work together with employers, commuters, and anyone whose daily life is downtown to promote and advocate for transportation choices and integrated land use systems in Tacoma's downtown.
Downtown On the Go is hiring a new manager to help guide the organization's work toward a vibrant and integrated downtown Tacoma through a focus on transportation options and related land use policies. The position description and application requirements are available on the Chamber's website.
Downtown On the Go is hiring a new manager to help guide the organization's work toward a vibrant and integrated downtown Tacoma through a focus on transportation options and related land use policies. The position description and application requirements are available on the Chamber's website.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
D to M Street Construction Update
Sound Transit continues work on the D to M Street Track and Signal Project connecting Sounder trains from Tacoma Dome Station to Lakewood. For the week of Feb. 16-23, you can expect to see on the D-to-M Streets Track and Signal Project:
Utilities
Qwest continues doing work to transfer underground utilities on East D Street, and will then move to South 25th and South C Street to work on aerial utilities. This shoulder work will not require any lane closures.
Click will be rerouting and pulling fiber from South C Street to South Tacoma Way and end up on Delin Street. No traffic control is needed for this work.
Tacoma Water will patch pavement on South Tacoma Way from approximately the former Star Fuel and Ice driveway to the Tacoma Avenue Bridge. This will require an inside northbound lane closure on South Tacoma Way. Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
D-to-M Streets construction work
Crews working for Sound Transit closed East C Street from East 25th Street to East 26th Street for roadway and street improvements. This week crews will begin installing storm pipe on East C Street, demolishing pavement, and beginning excavation. The closure is expected to last until April 1. East D Street and Pacific Avenue will remain open as main arterials.
Continued work on A Street between South 26th and South 25th for sewer line work. This work involves excavation of A Street and installation of sewer pipe. A Street will reopen prior to the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months.
Installation of temporary signals at South 27th and A Street, and South 27th and Pacific Avenue. Temporary lane or shoulder closures will be in place for this work on South 27th and A Street.
Continued work between Delin Street and South Tacoma Way. Crews are installing piles for the shoring wall and will begin excavation for the future traffic detour during the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months. Temporary lane closures on South Tacoma Way and Delin Street are needed to do this work. Traffic will be maintained in both directions.
Storm work at the corner of South C Street and South Tacoma Way will require traffic control on both streets into early March.
Utilities
Qwest continues doing work to transfer underground utilities on East D Street, and will then move to South 25th and South C Street to work on aerial utilities. This shoulder work will not require any lane closures.
Click will be rerouting and pulling fiber from South C Street to South Tacoma Way and end up on Delin Street. No traffic control is needed for this work.
Tacoma Water will patch pavement on South Tacoma Way from approximately the former Star Fuel and Ice driveway to the Tacoma Avenue Bridge. This will require an inside northbound lane closure on South Tacoma Way. Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
D-to-M Streets construction work
Crews working for Sound Transit closed East C Street from East 25th Street to East 26th Street for roadway and street improvements. This week crews will begin installing storm pipe on East C Street, demolishing pavement, and beginning excavation. The closure is expected to last until April 1. East D Street and Pacific Avenue will remain open as main arterials.
Continued work on A Street between South 26th and South 25th for sewer line work. This work involves excavation of A Street and installation of sewer pipe. A Street will reopen prior to the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months.
Installation of temporary signals at South 27th and A Street, and South 27th and Pacific Avenue. Temporary lane or shoulder closures will be in place for this work on South 27th and A Street.
Continued work between Delin Street and South Tacoma Way. Crews are installing piles for the shoring wall and will begin excavation for the future traffic detour during the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months. Temporary lane closures on South Tacoma Way and Delin Street are needed to do this work. Traffic will be maintained in both directions.
Storm work at the corner of South C Street and South Tacoma Way will require traffic control on both streets into early March.
Friday, February 11, 2011
D to M Street Construction Update
Sound Transit continues work on the D to M Street Track and Signal Project connecting Sounder trains from Tacoma Dome Station to Lakewood.For the week of Feb. 9-16, you can expect to see the following work on the D-to-M Streets Track and Signal Project:
Utilities
• Qwest continues work for a few more weeks to transfer underground utilities on East D Street.
• Level 3 Communications Company is working on a fiber optic line in the vicinity of 27th and Delin Street.
D-to-M Streets construction work
• Crews working for Sound Transit closed East C Street from East 25th Street to East 26th Street for roadway and street improvements. This week crews will begin installing storm pipe on C Street. The closure is expected to last until April 1. East D Street and Pacific Avenue will remain open as main arterials. Doing this work now, rather than later as originally slated, will help to complete the project sooner.
• Continued work on A Street between South 26th and South 25th for sewer line work. This work involves excavation of A Street and installation of sewer pipe. A Street will reopen in April prior to the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months.
• Installation of temporary lighting and signals at South 27th and A Street, and South 24th and A Street. Temporary lane or shoulder closures will be in place for this work on South 27th and A Street.
• Continued work between Delin Street and South Tacoma Way. Crews are installing piles for the shoring wall that is part of the temporary bypass for the future traffic detour during the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months. Temporary lane closures on South Tacoma Way and Delin Street are needed for this work to take place.
• Building abatement will occur for the buildings slated for demolition for a few weeks.
• Storm work will take place at the corner of South C Street and South Tacoma Way. There will be traffic control on both South C Street and South Tacoma Way during this work, which will take place until the end of February.
Utilities
• Qwest continues work for a few more weeks to transfer underground utilities on East D Street.
• Level 3 Communications Company is working on a fiber optic line in the vicinity of 27th and Delin Street.
D-to-M Streets construction work
• Crews working for Sound Transit closed East C Street from East 25th Street to East 26th Street for roadway and street improvements. This week crews will begin installing storm pipe on C Street. The closure is expected to last until April 1. East D Street and Pacific Avenue will remain open as main arterials. Doing this work now, rather than later as originally slated, will help to complete the project sooner.
• Continued work on A Street between South 26th and South 25th for sewer line work. This work involves excavation of A Street and installation of sewer pipe. A Street will reopen in April prior to the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months.
• Installation of temporary lighting and signals at South 27th and A Street, and South 24th and A Street. Temporary lane or shoulder closures will be in place for this work on South 27th and A Street.
• Continued work between Delin Street and South Tacoma Way. Crews are installing piles for the shoring wall that is part of the temporary bypass for the future traffic detour during the temporary closure of Pacific Avenue for 11 months. Temporary lane closures on South Tacoma Way and Delin Street are needed for this work to take place.
• Building abatement will occur for the buildings slated for demolition for a few weeks.
• Storm work will take place at the corner of South C Street and South Tacoma Way. There will be traffic control on both South C Street and South Tacoma Way during this work, which will take place until the end of February.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Now’s Your Chance to Design a Downtown Banner
The City of Tacoma’s Urban Forestry Program is currently accepting applications for the Urban Forest Project, a nation-wide street banner project celebrating Arbor Day 2011.
Winning tree-themed designs will be printed on street banners and “planted" on downtown light poles as part of a forest of art along Pacific Avenue in Downtown Tacoma. The project seeks to not only raise awareness of the importance of trees in the city, but to celebrate the vibrant creative community of Tacoma.
The banners will be displayed through April and May and then recycled into unique one-of-a-kind totebags designed exclusively for the project. Proceeds from the sales of the totebags will go to EverGreen Tacoma, the city’s urban forestry program to help maintain and plant trees in Tacoma. The winning banners/artists will be showcased with artist bios on the project website. Artist names will also be included at the base of each banner they design.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to February 21, 2011. Professional, student and amateur designers, artists and architects from Tacoma and the greater Puget Sound Region are invited to submit designs. Individuals may submit more than one design. Here is more information about how to submit artwork. A panel will review submissions and select up to 100 of the submitted designs. Winners will be notified the week of February 28, 2011. Email inquiries to ufp@cityoftacoma.org.
Save the Date: April 2, 2011 for the banner kick-off event (and Arbor Day celebration) at Tollefson Plaza 1-4pm. Stay tuned for more details! http://www.ufp-global.com/
The Downtown Tacoma Business Improvement Area (BIA) coordinates and manages the Downtown Tacoma Banner Program.
Winning tree-themed designs will be printed on street banners and “planted" on downtown light poles as part of a forest of art along Pacific Avenue in Downtown Tacoma. The project seeks to not only raise awareness of the importance of trees in the city, but to celebrate the vibrant creative community of Tacoma.
The banners will be displayed through April and May and then recycled into unique one-of-a-kind totebags designed exclusively for the project. Proceeds from the sales of the totebags will go to EverGreen Tacoma, the city’s urban forestry program to help maintain and plant trees in Tacoma. The winning banners/artists will be showcased with artist bios on the project website. Artist names will also be included at the base of each banner they design.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to February 21, 2011. Professional, student and amateur designers, artists and architects from Tacoma and the greater Puget Sound Region are invited to submit designs. Individuals may submit more than one design. Here is more information about how to submit artwork. A panel will review submissions and select up to 100 of the submitted designs. Winners will be notified the week of February 28, 2011. Email inquiries to ufp@cityoftacoma.org.
Save the Date: April 2, 2011 for the banner kick-off event (and Arbor Day celebration) at Tollefson Plaza 1-4pm. Stay tuned for more details! http://www.ufp-global.com/
The Downtown Tacoma Business Improvement Area (BIA) coordinates and manages the Downtown Tacoma Banner Program.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Developers Recommend Affordable Housing Policies for Tacoma - Public Meeting Friday
Please join the City of Tacoma’s Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group for a presentation on the group’s recommendations for affordable housing in Tacoma. The City Council convened this group of for-profit developers, non-profit developers, planners, and architects in April 2010 to recommend policies the City should consider pertaining to our city’s need for and availability of affordable housing, particularly in downtown Tacoma.
The Group has delivered its report to the Council. A copy is available on-line at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cedd/housing/AHPAG_Final_Report_Dec_2010.pdf
Please join us to learn more:
Date: Friday, February 11th, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (950 Pacific Ave., suite 300)
The report conveys 25 recommendations in eight categories:
• City Policy and Leadership
• Housing Incentive or Inclusionary Programs
• Regulatory Assistance To Developers Of Affordable Housing
• Financing Tools
• Affordable Building Design Practices
• Preservation, Acquisition, Conversion and Rehabilitation of Existing Housing
• Community Development Incentives
• Planning And Zoning Tools
For more information or to RSVP please contact Chelsea Levy at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, chelseal@tacomachamber.org, (253) 627-2175
The Group has delivered its report to the Council. A copy is available on-line at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cedd/housing/AHPAG_Final_Report_Dec_2010.pdf
Please join us to learn more:
Date: Friday, February 11th, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (950 Pacific Ave., suite 300)
The report conveys 25 recommendations in eight categories:
• City Policy and Leadership
• Housing Incentive or Inclusionary Programs
• Regulatory Assistance To Developers Of Affordable Housing
• Financing Tools
• Affordable Building Design Practices
• Preservation, Acquisition, Conversion and Rehabilitation of Existing Housing
• Community Development Incentives
• Planning And Zoning Tools
For more information or to RSVP please contact Chelsea Levy at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, chelseal@tacomachamber.org, (253) 627-2175
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Nominate a Downtown Leader for a New Tacoma Award
It’s time again to honor the individuals, organizations and businesses leading the revitalization of downtown Tacoma with the annual New Tacoma Awards. Last year the Chamber recognized Pacific Plaza, Derek Young, Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Stan Selden, Dragonfly and Doyle’s Public House for their commitments to downtown. A complete list of past winners is available here.
The Chamber relies on our downtown community for nominations for these awards. Nominate a community leader today!
2010 New Tacoma Award winners will be recognized at the City Center Luncheon on April 1st – SAVE THE DATE!
What: City Center Luncheon and New Tacoma Awards
When: April 1st, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. (registration), 12:00 p.m. (program) to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Cascade Ballroom, 1515 Commerce St., Tacoma
The New Tacoma Awards honor recipients in the following categories:
Public Places Award (new award category!) – Recognizing the best activation of a public park, open space or area in the public right-of-way
Ghilarducci Award - Recognizing successful new development, renovation or beautification
Popham Award - Recognizing the individual that has done the most to build “community spirit”
Union Station Award - Recognizing leading organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization
Schoenfeld Award - Recognizing exemplary performance (and pizzazz!) as a retailer or restaurateur
Award nominations are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 28th, 2011. A complete description of the award categories, rules, and an on-line nomination form is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011NewTacomaAwardsNominationForm
To reserve your seat at the City Center Luncheon register on-line at http://www.tacomachamber.org/ or contact Cathy at the Chamber, Cathyt@tacomachamber.org, 253.627.2175
The Chamber relies on our downtown community for nominations for these awards. Nominate a community leader today!
2010 New Tacoma Award winners will be recognized at the City Center Luncheon on April 1st – SAVE THE DATE!
What: City Center Luncheon and New Tacoma Awards
When: April 1st, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. (registration), 12:00 p.m. (program) to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Cascade Ballroom, 1515 Commerce St., Tacoma
Sponsored by Absher Construction Company
The New Tacoma Awards honor recipients in the following categories:
Public Places Award (new award category!) – Recognizing the best activation of a public park, open space or area in the public right-of-way
Ghilarducci Award - Recognizing successful new development, renovation or beautification
Popham Award - Recognizing the individual that has done the most to build “community spirit”
Union Station Award - Recognizing leading organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization
Schoenfeld Award - Recognizing exemplary performance (and pizzazz!) as a retailer or restaurateur
Award nominations are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 28th, 2011. A complete description of the award categories, rules, and an on-line nomination form is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011NewTacomaAwardsNominationForm
To reserve your seat at the City Center Luncheon register on-line at http://www.tacomachamber.org/ or contact Cathy at the Chamber, Cathyt@tacomachamber.org, 253.627.2175
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