A tourist's tale downtown
It's often pretty easy for residents to get used to and comfortable with the quirks of their own town. Tacoma's no different and I ran across one when a...
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Wall hurts pedestrian access and view by Erik Bjornson
Thanks to local family lawyer Erik Bjornson for sending in the following post. The City of Tacoma has issued a stop work permit on the proposed brick wall being...
Wall set to block downtown views blocked (for now)
Remember that little mystery wall blogged about here and here on my site and over at Exit133? According to a couple different sources, someone on the City Council asked...
Downtown construction mini mystery solved
Earlier this morning I brought up a bit of construction happening where a fence stood on Pacific blocking direct access to the Bridge of Glass. Didn't know what was...
Wired Cafe now open downtown
Just up the hill from the corner of 9th and Pacific you can now find a new stop for coffee and eats. The Wired Cafe just opened up yesterday....
School vibes downtown
Kids gathered up on the corner of Pacific and 21st this morning while parents dropped students off clogging traffic heading up the hill. All are a sign of the...
Tollefson it is, square it ain't
Our experience at tonight's city council meeting was great and I want to thank the Mayor, council and everyone present for their kind ear and their willingness to engage...
Name that space - Step V: The Meeting
After some great feedback and engaging in discussion both here and via email, tonight's the night to be heard. Join me at the city council meeting at 5pm to...
Name that space - Step IV: The Poll Results
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Pacific Plaza naming poll. The results are in and the standout name you chose was Pacific Plaza. Here's a quick rundown of...
Name that space - Step III: The Op Ed
With encouragement from frequent reader Erik and other like-minded folks I sent away an op ed that was published in today's News Tribune. The focus is on how I...
BIA releases report on public spaces
The BIA release the Project for Public Spaces final report concerning downtown Tacoma. I mentioned some of the basic recommendations to come out and it looks like the BIA...
Digital photo tips workshop wrap-up
Thanks to James, Michael, Angela and Steve, and Joel for meeting up last Saturday for my digital photo tips class. With handouts handed out they I talked for about...
Reminder: Digital photo tips workshop 6/24
This Saturday at 1pm I'm hosting a walking digital photo tips workshop ( more info ) in downtown Tacoma. There's no charge and anyone with or without a camera...
Digital photo tips workshop 6/24
Where: Downtown Tacoma, meet under 19th St. arch, leading to Bridge of Glass Date/Time: 1pm - 3pm, 6/24/2006 Sign Up: Email Kevin Have a digital camera? Like to take pictures? Want some...
Little bugs in the big city
Once the Link rolled up I hopped on. Although the train was going the wrong way I had only one stop before it turned around and headed the direction...
Photos ~ A little photo zen among friends
Caught a photo of Sarah at lunch today that turned out to be rather similar to one Gavin took of his wife Holly. Also caught a great night tonight chillin'...