tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28170135.post7024110035778628729..comments2023-10-17T03:36:04.410-07:00Comments on BIA Blog: Is There Light at the End of This Tunnel?David Schroedelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14533965870997862752noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28170135.post-89882135953980144232007-11-14T10:52:00.000-08:002007-11-14T10:52:00.000-08:00I think it should be stated that the delay has bee...I think it should be stated that the delay has been caused by a lack of planning and community involvement on Sound Transit's part. This is what caused citizens and stakeholders to become concerned in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28170135.post-15191433925763748662007-11-14T07:18:00.000-08:002007-11-14T07:18:00.000-08:00The stakeholders on the West side of Pacific Avenu...The stakeholders on the West side of Pacific Avenue extending through Nalley Valley have endorsed Sound Transit's Alternative 3, Modified. This group includes the owner of Star Ice and Fuel one of the displaced businesses.Rolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644597357469654386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28170135.post-45463240113838263212007-11-13T16:44:00.000-08:002007-11-13T16:44:00.000-08:00There seems to be a consensus in Tacoma Planning C...There seems to be a consensus in Tacoma Planning Commission, architects, some neighborhoood councils and others that <A HREF="http://www.exit133.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=667" REL="nofollow">bisecting the Dome District by a raised railroad track would be very detrimental to the area.</A><BR/><BR/>In fact, I do know of a single architect in Tacoma that supports the current options.<BR/><BR/>Most of the Tacoma stakeholders I have heard from want to have an independent urban designer hired by the city to look at the various options. Probably necessary if the Dome District is going to be commercially viable in the future.Erik B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00482308995128806419noreply@blogger.com