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Jennie Reed Elementary is due for improvements and safety upgrades, thanks to a 2020 bond. The work will start in summer 2025, and the renovated school is set to open in fall 2026. The project includes moving the main entrance and administration offices to create a safer entry and waiting area for visitors.

Built in 1950, the school currently has limited visibility for staff to receive visitors safely. To fix this, new cameras, video intercom systems, and security monitoring systems will be installed. These upgrades are part of Tacoma Public Schools' ongoing work to improve safety in all local schools.

Reed will also get upgrades to its ADA, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, lighting, and flooring systems. These changes aim to create a better learning environment for students and staff.

This spring, WA Patriot Construction and Ferguson Architecture will work with a Design Advisory Committee, made up of Reed teachers, families, and community members. This committee will give feedback on the school's renovation, ensuring the upgrades meet the community's needs.

The project's schedule is as follows: Design phase from April 2024 to January 2025, construction from June 2025 to August 2026, and completion by October 2026. This means the school will be ready to welcome students and staff in its renovated building by fall 2026.

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The Tacoma City Council in Washington has passed a resolution to investigate ways to boost deconstruction and salvage work in the city. The resolution, initiated by At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker, instructs the City Manager to develop a range of options, along with their costs, to improve deconstruction and salvage efforts. The aim is to safeguard the environment and foster green economic growth. The Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee will review these options by May 22, 2024.

Council Member Walker highlighted the need to rethink the removal of existing structures and the disposal of building materials. She pointed out that the current practice of demolishing buildings and disposing of the materials in landfills is not sustainable and contradicts the city's Climate Action Plan.

Deconstruction is the process of systematically dismantling buildings to maximize material reuse, while salvage is the extraction of valuable or reusable surface-level materials. Deconstruction has several advantages over demolition, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, less waste disposal, more job opportunities, decreased stormwater pollution, and better use of valuable building materials.

Deconstruction can also mitigate the negative effects of demolition by increasing the chance of finding materials containing lead and asbestos for safe removal and disposal. It also improves air quality by reducing air pollution and dust during demolition. Reusing materials from historic buildings allows neighborhoods to maintain visual consistency by incorporating reusable materials into new structures.

The resolution asks the City Manager to provide options and costs for five key areas. These are: establishing reliable salvage assessments; encouraging deconstruction projects and material reuse; promoting deconstruction of City-owned buildings; supporting workforce development for deconstruction; and offering City assistance for storage of salvaged and deconstructed materials.

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Are you looking for all the Easter hoppenings in Tacoma and South Sound? You’ve come to the right place! Tacoma and the South Sound Macaroni KID has been hoppin' about collecting all the information on all the ways to celebrate Easter in Tacoma and the South Sound just for you!

We aim to ensure you and your family don’t miss out on any Easter 🐣 and spring fun in Tacoma and the South Sound! So here is a list of all the Easter events, crafts, recipes, and fun we can find in Tacoma and the South Sound! We’ll update this list as more events come in, so check back often! Now, let's hop to it.

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Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards is changing the format of this year's State of the City address. Rather than giving a formal speech, she's inviting residents to voice their concerns and priorities directly to the City. The event is scheduled for March 28, from 6:30 – 8 PM at Silas High School in Tacoma.

Feedback stations will be set up at the event, each focusing on different topics like homelessness, environmental health, housing, community safety, and the City’s budget. The goal is to encourage a more inclusive dialogue.

The feedback collected at the event will be used to guide a series of discussions throughout the summer. These discussions will address the concerns raised by the community and outline what actions the Mayor, City Council, and City employees are taking.

More information about the March 28 event will be available on the City of Tacoma’s website and social media. Residents with questions can reach out to the Office of the Mayor.

Mayor Woodards' decision indicates a shift towards a more community-focused approach to governance, highlighting the importance of addressing residents' concerns.

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A mixed-use development in Tacoma is moving forward as construction is slated to begin sometime this year. The project, known as Aviva Crossing, is spearheaded by the property owner Tacoma Housing Authority and is planned to bring hundreds of apartments to the city. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, groundbreaking on the first building in the planned development is anticipated to take place this year.

Located at 1620 S Mildred St., Aviva Crossing is situated within James Center North, a commercial center positioned at the intersection of 19th and Mildred and across from both the Tacoma Community College campus and Pierce Transit Center. The site is within walking distance of retail, finance and various other services as well as several schools. James Center North spans 6.92 acres across five parcels, with 62,000 square feet of commercial retail space that is 52 percent occupied.

“JCN Aviva Crossing is within a Community Crossroads Center, as designated by Pierce County and the City of Tacoma,” according to THA’s website. “This will promote opportunity for a mix of uses and housing types with connections to recreational, cultural, and environmental amenities.”

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Port of Tacoma and TPS are working together to establish the Port Maritime Center on the Tacoma waterfront. This center will include a new Port business office and the Maritime 253 skills center. The planning process for this project is ongoing, with the Port and TPS regularly engaging with Community Advisory Committees.

The project team has shared initial designs for the Maritime 253 Skills Center, developed by TCF Architecture. These designs are the result of several months of public input. The first phase of the Maritime 253 Skills Center project aims to create a top-tier educational facility with a focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) skills.

The planning process will continue to involve the community to shape the future of the site. This ongoing engagement is key to the project's development, ensuring that the community's needs and ideas are reflected in the final design.

A public open house will take place on May 7, from 4-6 p.m., at the Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma. This event will allow the public to learn more about the project and provide additional input.

In conclusion, the Port of Tacoma and TPS are collaborating to develop the Port Maritime Center, which will house the new Maritime 253 Skills Center. The project is still in the planning phase, with continued community involvement and a public open house on May 7. The goal is to establish a state-of-the-art educational facility that specializes in advanced CTE skills.

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Pierce County Parks now offers scholarships to residents of Pierce County participating in recreational programs.

Scholarships are awarded based on income and family size. Eligible individuals or families may receive a credit of up to $300 per household per scholarship type. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available.

Three scholarship programs are being offered:

• General youth scholarships (ages 3-21): 50% off registration fees for youth programs like sports camps, arts, nature camps and more.

• Summer LIFE Scholarship (ages 13-17): Free weekly field trips for the Summer LIFE experiential learning program series.

• Specialized Recreation Scholarship (all ages with disabilities): 100% off fees for any specialized recreation programs offered through the Adventure within Reach.

“At Pierce County Parks, we believe that everyone should have access to affordable recreation in the community, especially activities that promote wellness and community connection,” said Roxanne Miles, Pierce County Parks Director. “Through this initiative, we are committed to breaking down financial barriers so more youth and persons with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in our programs.”

The application is available online. The application is available online. Awarded funds expire by December 31 at 11:59 p.m. PST, and scholarships are renewable annually.

For more information about the scholarship program and to determine household and program eligibility, visit www.PierceCountyWa.gov/ParkScholarship.

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While our city council sleeps, the new rendering plant moves forward.

How To Comment

Public comments regarding the proposed Order are requested to address compliance with Agency air quality Regulations I, II, and III. Written comments with respect to the proposed Order must be mailed to Ralph Munoz, Engineer, at Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, 1904 Third Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, Washington 98101, faxed to the Engineering Manager at (206) 343-7522, or e-mailed to PublicComment@pscleanair.gov by 5 PM PDT on April 19, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE: PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR AGENCY

PROPOSED ORDER OF APPROVAL

Applicant: Darling Ingredients Inc. 2041 Marc St. Tacoma, WA 98421

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (Agency) is providing public notice for a proposed permit and public hearing for Darling Ingredients Inc. to replace rendering equipment, including a meat cooker, that had been previously destroyed in a fire. The rendering facility will consist of raw material delivery trucks, raw material receiving pits, meat cooker, processing equipment such as screens and screw presses. The processes will all be totally enclosed in a building under negative pressure with generated emissions routed to control devices including a condenser, a venturi scrubber, and thermal oxidizer. Facility-wide emissions are 0.63 tons per year (tpy) nitrogen oxides, 3.06 tpy sulfur oxides, 5.01 tpy of particulate matter (10 microns or less), 1.25 tpy of carbon monoxide, 4.91 tpy of volatile organic compounds, and 4,415 pounds per year of hydrogen sulfide. This project does not include an increase in material processing rate over previously permitted levels.

The Agency’s proposed Order of Approval (Order) contains numerous new conditions that aim to assure compliance with the applicable regulations. The proposed Order includes a requirement for the facility to establish a complaint response program, including a public complaint phone line. The proposed Order requires periodic inspections for compromises in the integrity of the cooking system and its associated ductwork or in the building envelope, and unrepaired compromises may constitute violations of the Order. Additionally, the proposed Order requires periodic testing for emissions of volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and hydrogen sulfide.

PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION

The Agency has completed a review of application No. 12348. Based on this review, the Agency has made a preliminary determination that the proposal meets all the requirements of Regulations I, II, and III, and proposed Order No. 12348 should be approved, subject to the conditions in the proposed Order.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND HEARING

The proposed Order of Approval, along with the information considered in making this preliminary determination, including the application, and all supporting materials are available below for review:

• Permit Application

• Engineer Worksheet

• Draft Order of Approval

• Emissions Calculations

• Room Air Scrubber Emission Updates

• DNS 3741

• Capacity Clarification Emails

• Public Notice

Click here for materials: https://www.pscleanair.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=148

HOW TO COMMENT

Public comments regarding the proposed Order are requested to address compliance with Agency air quality Regulations I, II, and III. Written comments with respect to the proposed Order must be mailed to Ralph Munoz, Engineer, at Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, 1904 Third Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, Washington 98101, faxed to the Engineering Manager at (206) 343-7522, or e-mailed to PublicComment@pscleanair.gov by 5 PM PDT on April 19, 2024.

Comments on the proposed Order of Approval may also be delivered orally at a public hearing which will be held virtually via Zoom.

The hearing will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM PDT on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The hearing may be accessed at the following web address:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87680961570

Meeting ID: 876 8096 1570 Passcode: 257403

The hearing may also be accessed by phone by dialing (253) 205-0468 and entering the Meeting ID and Passcode listed above.

All comments received during the comment period will become part of the public record. Once the Agency has reviewed and responded to comments from the public, the proposed Order of Approval will, if necessary, be revised and either denied or issued in final form.