Home In Tacoma - Phase 2: Implementation Is Getting Started
The City is now developing the project approach and engagement strategy for Phase 2. This phase will implement the new policies through zoning, standards, affordability and anti-displacement steps, along with actions to support housing growth.
City Council Study Session
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the noon study session, the City Council will discuss the next round of public engagement coming in mid-December 2022. In addition, the City will be inviting input regarding the scope of the environmental review of the Home In Tacoma - Phase 2 actions. The Study Session will be a hybrid meeting held in the Council Chambers at 747 Market Street, and online. To learn how to participate or view the recording afterwards, visit the City Council meetings webpage.
Home In Tacoma Phase 2 Project Scope is Ready to Go
On June 15th the Planning Commission finalized the project scope of work. The scope of work details how the City will conduct the public engagement and analysis for the project. Click on the document below to learn more:
Home In Tacoma Phase 2 Project Scope of Work
On March 16, 2022 the Planning Commission released a draft project scope of work and set a public hearing date for April 20, 2022 with written comments through April 30th. The Commission received about 175 oral and written comments. The Commission used the feedback to finalize the project scope of work to align with community engagement recommendations. Many thanks to everyone who commented.
Home in Tacoma Scoping and Assessment - March 16, 2022
Written comments on the Scope of Work
Summary of the oral comments and staff analysis will be ready soon.
On June 1, 2022 the Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the input and finalize the project scope and schedule.
The City Council Adopts Home In Tacoma - Phase 1
The City Council took final action on Home in Tacoma Project - Phase 1 on December 7, 2021, through adoption of Amended Ordinance 28793.
What's in the Adopted Package?
Home In Tacoma Project - Phase 1 includes changes to the initial Planning Commission proposals recommended by the City Council Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability (IPS) Committee on October 27, 2021 as well as changes made by the City Council at their December 1, 2021 Special Meeting.
Ordinance 28793 provides direction on Phase 2 implementation efforts and adopts the following components:
Council's action initiates a second phase to develop zoning, standards and other actions to implement the adopted housing growth strategy and policy direction.
The City is currently updating three chapters of the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan (the Urban Form Chapter including the Future Land Use Map, the Design + Development Chapter, and the Housing Chapter) to implement adopted Ordinance No. 28793 – Home In Tacoma Project (Phase 1).
What's the Home In Tacoma Project?
Home In Tacoma Project Intro Video
Next Steps
Participate in Home In Tacoma Project - Phase 2, tentatively beginning in early 2022.