Ruston Way is one of the City’s most popular destinations, comprised of linear parks and recreation, interspersed with water enjoyment uses and commercial offices. However, the design of the waterfront dates from the early 1980’s and the use of the waterfront has changed significantly. The City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma have signed a […]
Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name: Tacoma
Tacoma Mall Transit Station Area Development Feasibility and Catalyst Site Recommendations
Pierce Transit is initiating a study for the relocation of the Tacoma Mall Transit Center. This project will complement the Pierce transit station relocation stud by identifying catalyst sites within the potential station locations and assessing the redevelopment feasibility of these sites for transit oriented development. The project will help to inform the long-term station […]
Planning and Development: Community Planning Implementation: Social Media
PDS has been seeking to increase the diverse methods of communication the department uses to reach citizens and to involve them in the decision-making process. The intent is to create a social media presence that reflects the mission of PDS and to train staff on how to most effectively utilize social media to have the […]
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Neighborhood and Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment
Part of Tacoma’s vision for an environmentally responsive future involves electric vehicles. In order to support the use of these vehicles, the City needs to strengthen our charging infrastructure. However, the City must assess where charging stations should be deployed? Should it be in the right-of-way, multifamily development, or workplaces? The City needs to develop […]
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Neighborhood Health Livability Indicators
Much of Tacoma’s appeal comes from the uniqueness and spirit of our neighborhoods. As the lifeblood of the city, it is vital that we continue to provide support and seek out opportunities and projects that make the places people live better. A pathway to make good decisions is an analytic tool, which will be used […]
Addressing Implicit Bias in the Prosecution of Cases
Identifying and addressing implicit bias in the prosecution of misdemeanor cases by the City Attorney’s Office in the Tacoma Municipal court. Prosecutors are not immune from implicit bias. As gatekeepers of the criminal justice system, prosecutors can be part of the problem – as well as the solution. If prosecutors are not aware of their […]
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Preventable Causes of Structure Fire Awareness & Education
Focus awareness and education efforts to preclude fires that are easily preventable, focusing on the most effective methods that capture citizens’ attention and prompt them to take action. Review of our data about structure fires and identify the preventable causes and focus education and awareness efforts, based on cause and locations. Also identify the most […]
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Equity in the Urban Forest
During the winter quarter of the 2018 academic year, the City of Tacoma Urban Forestry department partnered with University of Washington Livable City Year (UW LCY) on a project centered around green development and community engagement goals for the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood Sub area. This Sub area encompasses some of Tacoma’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods, with […]
A Roadmap to Civic Engagement
Civic engagement and communication is one of the most challenging responsibilities of a government organization. The renewed vision for equity and inclusion requires an accounting of existing methods of community outreach and civic engagement, so that Tacoma can more effectively understand and serve its diverse citizenry. In order to install best practices uniformly across all […]
Innovative Housing Options Toolkit
As housing costs rise and people crave more compact, sustainable ways of living, the City needs to consider how to update our approach and policies around housing. This change will require adding tools and new ways of thinking about housing alternatives and the nature of development. Some of the housing options to look into would […]