Check out Facebook page:  Friends of Tacoma’s Cushman Substation  https://www.facebook.com/groups/725376474282567/ Ask to join, and see historic photos, including aerial shot of surrounding neighborhoods. Participate in ideas for what future public uses this “Placemaking” property could bring to Tacoma. Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will be reviewing findings and recommendations on nomination to add Cushman Substation.  February 22nd 5:30pm  747 Market Street… Read more →

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will have a hearing about the historic properties at the Cushman Substation site on Wednesday, February 8 at 5:30 in the Tacoma Municipal Building at 747 Market Street Room 248. Attend the meeting if you have interest in and want to hear accurate information about this important nomination! View Meeting Agenda Read more →

Our first regular meeting of 2017 will be Monday, February 6 at 6:00 at the University of Puget Sound in Trimble Hall. In addition to hearing from our city liaisons, we will have presentations about some TPU updates and about the Old Town train crossing. See you there! Agenda: http://nenc.org/mdocs-posts/agenda-february-2017/ Read more →

Tacoma is growing, and as a home or business owner you and your neighbors have a vested interest in how growth may impact you and your investments. Rezoning, “residential infill,” “mixed-use centers,” and “accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are different ways to allow for growth that could dramatically change the look and feel of your neighborhood. Rezoning can affect homes currently… Read more →

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will conduct a preliminary review of the Cushman and Adams Street Substation nomination to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places on December 14th at 5:30 p.m. The Cushman Substation is located on North 21st between North Adams and North Washington Streets. North End resident Jeff Ryan will provide a brief overview of his nomination at… Read more →