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Send your ideas for Tacoma's shoreline

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:48:00 -0800

From my "in" box: Dear Walk the Waterfront supporter: Yes, that means you the cyclist, runner, kayaker, photographer, walker, and anyone else who uses the Tacoma waterfront from the Tacoma Dome to Point Defiance, this email is for you. The City of Tacoma is updating the Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) and has invited Walk the Waterfront to provide comments on we would like to see our waterfront. It isn�t just Walk the Waterfront needing to provide comments, we need to hear from �Joe the cyclist� (sorry for the McCain plagiarism) and �Sandi the runner�. What is it that you like or frustrates you with Tacoma �s waterfront as well as any idea you have with how you would like to see our waterfront? More »

Should Tacoma Be Slow?

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0800

There was an interesting article today on "Slow Cities" - an outgrowth of the Slow Food movement that started about 10 years ago. Canada may get the first "Slow Town" in North America: The Tyee- Slow Towns In Europe, the movement is called Citta Slow: Citta Slow applicants must adhere to a set of criteria to qualify. More »

Dometop News: Skateboard Coming Soon

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:47:00 -0800

From my "in" box: **PLEASE RSVP IF YOU CAN MAKE IT** DomeTop Neighborhood Alliance Holiday Open House Saturday, December 20th, 2008 The Ole Coffee Shop/ Soon to be Skateboard Shop 723 E 34th St * 3:30 -5:00 Saturday, December 20th, 2008 Speaker Subjects: The New Skateboard Park - McKinley Park & I-5 Welcome to Seth Ivers skateboard biz Please bring finger-food Potluck Coffee & Spiced Cider Provided Contact Joyce Glass for Information 253-272-6782applized@nventure.com More »

What Is Lynn Up to Now?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0800

From my "in" box: Ok, we're organizing a big spectacle for First Night and need your help by gathering clean recycled plastic vessels (or clean large tin cans) and bringing them to us, or using them to make an instrument and bring it downtown on December 31st to play. We hope you participate in our performance art piece (it might not work, just like Figure Head Roll)... More »

What's Good For Tacoma Is Good For Washington

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0800

The Puget Sound Regional Council is reporting that Washington is slacking at producing bachelor's and advanced degrees. Washington needs to produce more bachelor's and advanced degrees: Among its peers, Washington is the only one showing a decline in postsecondary degrees awarded from 2004 to 2006. More »

Would You Give Yourself to Community?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:01:00 -0800

Would you make your talents/skills/knowledge available to the community? For free? More »

The Future of Journalism (and Tacoma)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0800

I'm not the only one thinking about the future of journalism these days. While talking with ErikEmery, the topic of Tacoma's blogosphere and the TNT came up. More »

SAVE THE DATE - Inaugural Party - Tuesday Jan 20

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800

From my "in" box - I'm sure this will be one of many parties going on! Yes, We Can - - - Yes, We DID! More »

Meeting on Sound Transit's Impact on the Water Ditch Trail Today

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800

From my "in" box: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I wanted to let you know as "leaders" of the PAC group of a meeting tomorrow. The meeting is the Environment & Public Works Council Committee on Wednesday, December 10th at 4:30 in Room 248 (City Hall aka Muni Building - 747 Market Street). I was asked to give Council an update on the Water Ditch Trail and the Prairie Line Trail connection. This trail project is greatly impacted by the Sound Transit project between 'A' Street and South 'C' Street. I asked if Council would like an update on the Sound Transit project at this meeting. Jim Edwards with Sound Transit will give a project update. We are scheduled for a 20 minute presentation for the trail and Sound Transit projects. Please see the attached agenda. At this meeting, Council will allow public comments. This may be a good time for PAC members to comment on the process, walls, berms, street closures, design, or anything else. This is a small room, so I did not send this message to the entire PAC, but if you would like to send this to others please do so. Also, the City is meeting with Sound Transit on Thursday before the PAC meeting to discuss several design issues including the 12 points in the e-mail from Rollie dated December 2nd. More »

Downtown Apartments Seized?

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800

I noticed something strange going on with the Baywatch and Emerson apartments some time ago. Have you noticed anyone going in or out of them over the past year? More »

Blighted Corner to Get a Fresh Coat

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:01:00 -0800

The blighted corner of South 11th & Tacoma Ave is set for renewal. The fence is up and the demo crew is busy. More »

Little Building Comes Down

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800

Last night I noticed there was some fencing around the little old building off of South 11th and Tacoma Ave. I know it was in a sad state but it still is discouraging to think that a surface parking lot in Tacoma's central core has more value than a possibly historic little building. More »

Old Town Photo Closing... Sort Of

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Something is happening in Old Town... and it's not good. More »

Can Barack Obama Help Tacoma Get Streetcars?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

During the recent presidential election, I signed onto a petition making rounds through transportation advocacy circles. The petition was sent to both McCain and Obama asking them to direct greater investment into transportation systems - such as a proposed city wide streetcar system for Tacoma. More »

As Seen On FeedTacoma! Tacoma Dome Book

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800

Just a note about a project I'm working on involving great Tacoma civic projects. You've probably noticed images coming through the Feed Photostream scanned from a book I picked up recently celebrating the completion of the Tacoma Dome. More »

Water Rates Going Up 14%!? - Discuss

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:00 -0800

From my "in" box: This should be an interesting discussion! More »

Pacific Grill Expands

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:54:00 -0800

Word just came to my "in" box that Pacific Grill are hard at work building out their catering facility immediately adjacent to Tollefson Plaza. You are probably familiar with the space - it's the one that's been vacant since the building was finished, so this comes as great news for friends of Tollefson Plaza and downtown boosters alike. More »

Tacoma Featured in Beer NW Magazine

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:21:00 -0800

There's something about beer and Tacoma that seems like a natural fit. Recently, I picked up a copy of Beer NW while waiting for a table at the HUB. More »

Green Building Visionary Speaking in Tacoma Dec. 4 - FREE!

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:59:00 -0800

From my "in" box: THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE – CREATING ABUNDANCE THROUGH GREEN BUILDING Presenter: Tom Paladino, President, Paladino & Co. A nationally recognized leader in the green building industry, Tom is the founder and president of Paladino & Company, a visionary green building consulting firm. More »

Tacoma Urban Bike Race

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Just putting this out there... View Larger Map The past summer I got my trusty 21-speed out a few times to see the city on 2 wheels (and maybe get in shape! More »