Tacoma Urbanist
Nov. 14, 2007 at 9:16am
City Council Approves Luzon Loan
Good news for historic building supporters.
Last night the Tacoma City Council approved a loan to the Gintz Group to start the restoration of the Luzon. Given the cost of renovation, the help from the city was very small. However, hopefully enough to show some support. The work is anticipated to start in June. With the roof and the floors of the building caved in already, we hope that the date is soon enough to save the building.
The Luzon has had so many false starts. Let's hope this renovation effort will actually come through.
Start your own winery in Tacoma
The City Council also approved a change in zoning which will allow micro wineries to be in nearly any mixed use center with certain restrictions.
Photo courtesy of http://www.kevinfreitas.net/
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