Tacoma Community Stewards Network

I have gone to a few of the Tacoma Community Stewards events where Tacoma citizen issues were identified then group leaders volunteered to head each issue to research, set goals, determine who would interested in the issue and how to achieve that goal to make a positive impact in the community.

The issues that were identified were:

- Turn surplus city property into community gardens and parks

- Link disconnected bike trails and walking paths into and through Tacoma

- Transform the Dome District into a vibrant, walkable and livable community


I think that as design professionals we can provide insight to help guide change within our community and this could be a positive group to be involved with.


The next event is next week on Thursday May 28th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Hub. At this event campaign leaders will present their research and plans and show how you can get involved to make the change you want to see in Tacoma.

I plan on going to hear what these folks have to say and talk with other neighbors that want to be involved in positive change in Tacoma and of course partake in some good food and beverages at the Hub.

- Kelly Myles Braun