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    Burlington Northern Santa Fe
    The former Prairie Line cuts through the University of Washington Tacoma campus toward downtown and the waterfront. It could be converted into a trail for bikes and pedestrians traveling between South Tacoma and the city's central business district, according to a development deal presently being considered by the City of Tacoma and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    City, railroad deal could open downtown Prairie Line...
    By Todd Matthews • June 19, 2008 12:00 am

    A former railroad line that runs through the University of Washington Tacoma campus and down to Tacoma’s waterfront could be…

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    "If you look at something like this, it isn't a short-term solution," says architect and planning commissioner David Boe, referring to his concerns over Sound Transit's expanded Sounder service, and its impact on the Dome District and Pacific Avenue. "It's going to have a lasting impact on the city and how people perceive the city." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Trouble Crossing: A conversation with architect, planning commissioner...
    By Todd Matthews • October 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Tacoma resident and architect David Boe has become very familiar with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. During a recent meeting at…

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    Foss Waterway Seaport Executive Director Tom Cashman. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Foss Waterway Seaport receives two major grants
    April 30, 2007 12:00 am

    The Foss Waterway Seaport announced Wednesday it has received a $50,000 grant from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY PORT OF TACOMA)
    A+ Support for D Street Overpass
    By Todd Matthews • April 20, 2006 12:00 am

    Amid clangs and roars of passing locomotives and rumbling traffic along I-705, city leaders broke ground yesterday on the D…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PORT OF TACOMA)
    A New Track: Tacoma Rail considers service expansions...
    By Todd Matthews • April 19, 2006 12:00 am

    A preliminary plan for Tacoma Rail to take over several operations currently handled by two mainline railroad companies is making…

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    City hosts D Street Overpass groundbreaking
    City hosts D Street Overpass groundbreaking
    April 17, 2006 12:00 am

    U.S. Senator Patty Murray and many others will celebrate the groundbreaking of the D Street Overpass at 2:15 p.m. on…

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    New train for Seattle-Tacoma trek
    New train for Seattle-Tacoma trek
    September 2, 2005 12:00 am

    Weekday commuters between Tacoma and Seattle get another option beginning September 26, with the addition of a fourth round-trip train…

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    Pierce County News
    Pierce County News
    June 6, 2005 12:00 am

    1. Railroad bridge project recognized for design 2. Teen Trips offers summer adventure 3. Salmon funding program seeks community involvement…

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    Bridge of Glass wins Awards of Excellence honor
    Bridge of Glass wins Awards of Excellence honor
    May 28, 2003 12:00 am

    Also, Dale Chihuly is to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Glass Art Society.

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    (Photo by Brett Davis)
    Urban Design Review Committee sees Thea’s Landing plans
    By Brett Davis • March 26, 2003 12:00 am

    Nearon Enterprises and Williams & Dame make separate conceptual presentations at Wednesday’s public meeting.

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    City wants input on Pacific Square
    City wants input on Pacific Square
    August 7, 2002 12:00 am

    Citizens can have their say at an open house set for Aug. 21.

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    City of Tacoma News: Tacoma City Council
    City of Tacoma News: Tacoma City Council
    May 6, 2002 12:00 am

    The agenda for this week’s study session and regular meeting.

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    Tacoma Link construction on schedule
    Tacoma Link construction on schedule
    By Brett Davis • February 14, 2002 12:00 am

    Citizens and area business owners hear about the project’s impact on traffic and commerce at Sound Transit’s regular update meeting.

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