Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office is stepping up efforts to amend local codes to bolster the city's historic integrity, scheduling information sessions for the public to get the lowdown on the proposed changes. The amendments, drawing from the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, state law alterations, and community and city staff feedback, are poised to reshape how Tacoma maintains its storied locales, according to the City of Tacoma.
Keen to keep residents in the loop and get their takes, the Historic Preservation Office has set two dates for these sessions; a digital meet-up is on the calendar for July 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, while the brick-and-mortar counterpart is at Tacoma Public Library's Mottet Branch, shining a spotlight on the nexus of community engagement and urban conservation. Given the chance to dive deep into the amendments, locals can earmark the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings on August 6 and October 7, respectively, for voicing their viewpoints.
By offering virtual and physical spaces for dialogue, the city embraces inclusivity in these heated discussions on heritage, recognizing the tight rope between past reverence and future growth. For those who can't make it or prefer the written word, Historic Preservation Coordinator Susan Johnson is on standby, ready to field questions via email at [email protected] or take calls at (253) 281-7445, a nod to the open-door policy when it comes to Tacomans weighing in on their city's architectural tapestry.
