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Cushman Substation Landmark Preservation Public Hearing – Feb. 8, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

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 →

Proposed New Re-zones: May Impact Your Neighborhood

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 →

Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider historic register nomination for Cushman Substation Dec. 14

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 →

22 Trees needed to support 1 person!

    Photos of homeowners who did their part to help grow Tacoma’s plan to increase our tree canopy by 30%. A big thank you to Susan Ryan whose enthusiasm and organizational skills helped to plant the 100 trees Nov. 19th. ALERT:  Before you plant, prune or remove any trees found in the right of way (street to sidewalk), a… Read more →