News from Community and Economic Development
Dec 09, 2025
Tacoma City Council Passes Ordinance 29086 Amending the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code InitiativeÂ
On December 9, 2025 – after a year of community outreach, research, and careful deliberation in the Community, Vitality and Safety Committee – the Tacoma City Council passed…
Dec 09, 2025
City of Tacoma Deepens Cultural Ties with Croatia, Designates Split as New Sister City
The Tacoma City Council has passed a resolution formally designating Split, Croatia, as the City’s newest Sister City, marking a significant milestone in Tacoma’s more than 55-year history…
Dec 09, 2025
Tacoma City Council Designates Kochi, India as New Friendship City
The City Council has adopted Resolution 41815 officially designating Kochi, India as a Friendship City, further expanding the City’s global engagement and fostering international collaboration. Sponsored by Mayor…
Nov 18, 2025
Tacoma Creates 2024-2025 Annual Report Highlights Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Across Tacoma Â
Tacoma Creates, the first cultural access program of its kind in Washington state, has released its 2024-2025 Annual Report following the completion of its fifth funding cycle.
Nov 04, 2025
Connect With Creativity at ‘Arts at the Armory’ on November 15 and 16
The community is invited to attend Arts at the Armory, a vibrant two-day arts market taking place on November 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Nov 03, 2025
Registration Now Open for OMWBE Active Certification Class on November 17
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host an OMWBE Active Certification Class on November…
Oct 27, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill a total of six volunteer positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board (TCRA): two certified public accountant representatives, two…
Oct 16, 2025
Registration Now Open for Free November Workshop on Designing Successful Business Spaces Â
The City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department is offering a free workshop to help local entrepreneurs select, design, and permit physical business spaces that foster community…