Month: July 2019

Downtown Tacoma Partnership

BIA to DTP

You’ve probably seen us around town. We are in the street sweeper collecting trash and debris. We are the security officers in bright yellow. Maybe you have seen us changing banners or hanging flowers. For over 30 years we have been working tirelessly to keep downtown Tacoma clean, safe and welcoming. We are known as …

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Tacoma Old City Hall

Old City Hall

In September 2018, after three rounds of requests for proposals, Tacoma City Council granted the contract to revitalize Old City Hall to Surge Tacoma, which is led by Eli Moreno. The proposal put forth by Moreno will maintain the history of the building as a welcoming public space, while capitalizing on the growing market for …

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Feature: Watermark

What’s the secret to 45 years of business in downtown Tacoma? “Perseverance” says Watermark Gifts’ owner Karen McGrath. Watermark is located at 1115 A Street in Downtown Tacoma. The store carries an extensive collection of greeting cards as well as body care items, books, music, jewelry and more. The product changes, but the theme remains …

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Brewery Block Tacoma

Brewery Blocks

With the goal of redefining life downtown, Horizon Partners Northwest is transforming two blocks of downtown Tacoma in the historic Brewery District. The Brewery Blocks Project, located close to the University of Washington Tacoma campus, will have over 200 residential units, Class A Office space, and retail. The vision for the project is to create …

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