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    "The City should explore establishing a PDA devoted to historic preservation, working exclusively on properties like the Luzon and other structures listed on Historic Tacoma's Watch List, which are difficult for developers to take on," says Historic Tacoma Board President Sharon Winters. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Luzon's Tough Lesson
    September 18, 2009 12:00 am

    After recent structural assessments and no owner action to stabilize or rehabilitate the building, the City of Tacoma has decided…

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    Strategic directions, parking pay stations focus of Tacoma City Council study session
    Strategic directions, parking pay stations focus of Tacoma...
    September 18, 2009 12:00 am

    Members of the Tacoma City Council are scheduled Sept. 22 to receive a review from the City Manager regarding the…

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    $1 million in Federal funds slated for Tacoma intermodal transit center
    $1 million in Federal funds slated for Tacoma...
    September 17, 2009 12:00 am

    Tacoma is slated to receive $1 million in Federal funds to build a new intermodal transit center, according to a…

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    The crumbling six-story, 1890s Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. The City of Tacoma is concerned the building, located at the corner of South 13th Street and Pacific Avenue, will suddenly collapse due to decades of neglect. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    City will demolish 1890s Luzon Building
    By Todd Matthews • September 15, 2009 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma announced today it will take emergency action to demolish the crumbling six-story, 119-year-old Luzon Building downtown…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    One last pitch for alternative rail design through...
    By Todd Matthews • July 28, 2009 12:00 am

    Tacoma Dome District stakeholders turned out en masse Monday to oppose Sound Transit’s design plans for connecting commuter rail service…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Sound Transit, Dome District stakeholders will discuss D-to-M...
    July 27, 2009 12:00 am

    ***UPDATE*** For photos of this morning’s meeting and walking tour, visit the Index’s blog at http://i.feedtacoma.com/TDI-Reporters-Notebook/photos-sound-transit-dome-district/ . Sound Transit will…

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    Tacoma, Spokane continue tussle for second-largest city title
    Tacoma, Spokane continue tussle for second-largest city title
    By Todd Matthews • July 7, 2009 12:00 am

    It appears the battle over who can claim the title of second-largest city in Washington State will continue to wage…

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    "I don't have a lot, but I've learned to live within my means," says 15-year Winthrop resident Glenn Grigsby. "I'm fortunate that I do have housing and a place to live. I see people on a daily basis out here who don't." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Voice From the Winthrop: Glenn Grigsby
    By Todd Matthews • June 16, 2009 12:00 am

    If you visit Glenn Grigsby in his room at the Winthrop Hotel downtown, the first thing you will notice is…

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    The Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Winthrop history, development ideas equally storied
    By Todd Matthews • June 4, 2009 12:00 am

    For the few Winthrop residents gathered at Brick City last week to hear the latest news on the Winthrop Hotel…

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    WTC Tacoma names new executive director
    April 3, 2009 12:00 am

    Anthony Hemstad has been named the new Executive Director for the World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCT). Members of WTCT’s Executive…

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    Applicants needed for City's Ethics Board
    Applicants needed for City's Ethics Board
    March 12, 2009 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteers for the Board of Ethics. The board is comprised of five regular, and…

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    City of Tacoma Historic Preservation. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Heavy lifting ahead for City's historic preservation office
    By Todd Matthews • February 5, 2009 12:00 am

    One could argue the single area of Tacoma related to historic preservation that will receive the most attention and biggest…

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    City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Officer Reuben McKnight. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma City Council will discuss historic preservation program...
    By Todd Matthews • January 30, 2009 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council is scheduled to review the city’s historic preservation program during its noon study session Feb. 3. In…

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