Annie Wright Schools (AWS) is adding a Boys Upper School (BUS) program including a new 26,515-square foot classroom building in the front lawn of AWS.  Also, expanding the 8,805-square foot gymnasium building that was approved in 2016, but not yet constructed (footprint increase of 1,008 square feet) as well as an additional, below-grade floor to accommodate a new pool and locker rooms. They are also requesting to expand the two parking lots located at the southeast corner of campus.

Development permits were issued on July 26, 2018.

To view the current status of inspections, please visit Accela and search record numbers BLDCN18-0009 and SDEV17-0126.

Point Ruston proposes construction of Market Place, which will be an addition to the existing parking garage.  The building will add approximately 34,5000 square feet, in which will be located a specialty grocer, food vendor, and restaurant space.  This development will include approximately 36,100 square feet of open space and 146 new surface parking spaces.

To view the current status of the inspections, please visit Accela and search record number BLDCN18-0048.

The Grant Center for the Expressive Arts is an elementary school located at 1018 North Prospect Street.  The Tacoma School District will be demolishing the existing elementary school and constructing a new one-story, pre-kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school.

To view the current status of inspections, please visit Accela and search record numbers DEMOC18-0016, BLDCN18-0007, and SDEV18-0033.

McMenamins has begun the remodel of the old Elk’s Building.  Upon completion, the building will house a restaurant, brew pub, and a 44-unit hotel. Grand opening is scheduled for April 24, 2019.

To view the current status of the inspections, please visit Accela and search record number 40000156846.

The Proctor South building has been issued to allow a construction of a six-story, mixed-use building.  The building will include 136 dwelling units, 7,700 square feet of commercial space, and 141 parking spaces.  The site is located in the North End Neighborhood.

Construction of a new seven-story mixed-use building. The building will include 194 residential units, 20,000 square feet of commercial space, and structured parking for 244 vehicles.

To view the current status of inspections, please visit Accela and search record number BLDCN18-0015.

The purpose of the Infill Pilot Program is to promote innovative residential infill development types, while ensuring that such development demonstrates high quality building and site design that is responsive to and harmonious with neighborhood patterns and character.

Status: The Handbook has been published and the City is now accepting statements of interest for this program.

For more information, visit the Residential Infill Pilot Program webpage or contact Lauren Flemister, Senior Planner, via email. 

This project will evaluate the findings and recommendations of the Joint Land Use Study for Joint-Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and evaluate strategies for addressing compatibility with the airport.

Status: Land Use Compatibility Analysis is underway.

For more information, visit the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Joint Land Use Study website, or contact Lauren Flemister, Senior Planner, via email. 

The Links to Opportunity Program is a two-part effort to improve social and economic opportunity through planning for multi-modal mobility and economic development in communities along the Tacoma Link Expansion corridor.  This is a $2.5 million project funded by the Federal Transit Administration and City matching funds.

For more information, visit the Links to Opportunity web page or Sound Transit's Tacoma Link Expansion web page.