If you would like to receive this update automatically, subscribe here<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WATACOMA/subscriber/new>. You can also sign-up for many other City updates. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306147/322743/sustainability-semi-annual-report-masthead_crop.jpg] January 2015 Upcoming Events Point Defiance Marina Beach Cleanup<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index.php?cid=4125> Jan. 17th, 9 AM-12 PM. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Caring.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index.php?cid=3169&cat%5b%5d=11> City park cleanup Jan. 19th, 9 AM- 12 PM. Active Transportation 2014 Year in Review.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&https://www.facebook.com/tacomamobility#!/events/414815605333094/?pnref=story> Jan. 29th, 6-7:30 PM, University of Puget Sound, Commencement Hall, Tahoma Room. Green Infrastructure Challenge Awards Ceremony<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=68259> March 5th at UWT. Winning proposals announced in the categories of Industrial Redevelopment, Urban Redevelopment, and Green Roadway. South Sound Sustainability Expo<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org/> March 7th, 10 AM -3 PM at Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Ongoing Opportunities Sustainable Tacoma Commission<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&105&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=9650> - 2nd Tuesday of each month, 3:30-5:30 PM at Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16. Public welcome! EnviroHouse workshops<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&106&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=17140> - Free with advance registration Tacoma Green Drinks<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&107&&&https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-Green-Drinks/86050006565?ref=ts> - Every 1st Thursday at 5:30 at different location around town Point Defiance Marina Beach Cleanup<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&108&&&http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index.php?cid=4125> - 3rd Saturday of each month, 9 AM- 12 PM. Additional Education and Involvement<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&109&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3100> Stay in Touch! 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Follow Tacoma Mobility on Facebook<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&112&&&https://www.facebook.com/tacomamobility> and Twitter<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&113&&&https://twitter.com/BikeMonth253>. Urban Green Video Features * Developing Tacoma's urban forest<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&114&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeAn323o2pA&feature=youtu.be> * UWT completes first section of Prairie Line Trail<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&115&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcKBGY4BP54&feature=youtu.be> * Art, mobility, and water conservation intersect on Pacific Ave.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&116&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hFGyEu5otU&feature=youtu.be> * Trees are amazing!<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&117&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00OV1sXjdRU&feature=youtu.be> Tacoma Report Eco Videos * Explore the City of Tacoma's archive of videos on environmental topics<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&118&&&https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHN0JO4EyqceA1Fq2Xvyr0PDhQq-3THbD> South Sound Sustainability Expo [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/12/409208/428423/header_crop.png]<southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org.> The 8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&119&&&http://www.southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org/> will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free public event connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in our community. Join us to learn about transportation choices, green construction, energy conservation, reuse and recycling, solar energy, local food and gardening, and cost-effective sustainability practices. Always a family-friendly event, the bigger and better 2015 Expo will feature a book and media swap. Bring your old and unwanted books, comics, CDs, DVDs, VHSs, and even vinyl records to be exchanged with items brought by others! A Goodwill donation station will also be available. Learn more at southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&120&&&http://southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org>. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306153/sustainability-semi-annual-report-section-divider_original.jpg] [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2015/01/418190/431548/enviroshorts-banner-300dpi-2_crop.jpg] We are excited to announce the launch of a new series of videos exploring what happens to everyone's stuff! View the kid-friendly EnviroShorts videos<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&121&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=72941> to learn about the journeys of Tacoma's recyclables, wastewater, hazardous materials, and more. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306153/sustainability-semi-annual-report-section-divider_original.jpg] Strong Support for Sustainability [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/12/410002/425917/dsc-6127_crop.jpg]Turnout was excellent at City-sponsored sustainability events in 2014! Approximately 6,985 people attended a variety of events, including Bike Month activities and bike commuters, Safe Routes to School and Bike Rodeo students, EnviroHouse tours and workshops, the South Sound Sustainability Expo, walks with Downtown On the Go, and more. Attendance was up from 5,560 in 2013-an increase of over 25%. Thanks to all who support environmental sustainability in our community, and look for more opportunities to learn and get involved in 2015! [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306153/sustainability-semi-annual-report-section-divider_original.jpg] Office Restructuring [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/12/409209/425725/es-logo-2014_crop.png] Recently, the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&122&&&https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/office_of_environmental_policy_and_sustainability/> was transitioned to the City's Environmental Services Department<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&123&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=12027> to have a broader scope and create better integration, capacity, and strategic alignment for sustainability efforts in City departments and the community. Working more closely with the folks in charge of Tacoma's surface water, solid waste, and wastewater programs, the OEPS will benefit from additional resources and expertise. The community will not be affected by the change. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306153/sustainability-semi-annual-report-section-divider_original.jpg] New Environmental Studies Environmental Services recently issued RFPs (Requests for Proposals) for two significant studies which will produce long-term benefits to the City. The Sustainable Materials Management Plan is being developed to assure the City achieves its solid waste diversion goal of at least 70% by 2028. It includes an update to the 2009 Waste Stream Composition Study as well as a feasibility study of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), both of which will inform the overall Sustainable Materials Management Plan. Meanwhile, the Climate Change Risk Assessment will assess risk and vulnerability to key City facilities and functions and provide a framework for subsequent specific studies and plans for mitigation and adaptation measures. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/06/306153/sustainability-semi-annual-report-section-divider_original.jpg] Active Transportation News [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/12/409228/425991/thislaneisyourlane_crop.jpg]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&124&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=72640> New Ad Campaign Have you noticed some new paint on the roadways this fall? These fresh bike lanes and sharrows tell people where they should be travelling and make everyone more aware of each other. Keep an eye out for the City's latest ad campaign, "This Lane is Your Lane,"<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwMTEzLjQwMjM1MjAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExMy40MDIzNTIwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ1MjI3JmVtYWlsaWQ9bHd5c2VAY2kudGFjb21hLndhLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1sd3lzZUBjaS50YWNvbWEud2EudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&125&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=72640> in conjunction with these new bicycle improvements. 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Bicycle and pedestrian data informs state policy and funding decisions around active transportation infrastructure and programming. Together, 320 volunteers counted at 400 different intersections in 53 cities across the state, and the show of support for this project in Tacoma was considerable. Every intersection identified as a count location had a volunteer present to collect data! Great work! [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WATACOMA/2014/12/409220/425988/downtowntodefiance_crop.jpg]Downtown to Defiance a Success On September 28th, nearly 1,500 walkers, runners, bicyclists, unicyclists, and skaters attended Downtown to Defiance 2014, Tacoma's Sunday Parkway event. Participants of all ages traveled between downtown and Point Defiance Park along 7 miles of car-free roads, stopping at parks along the way for activities and refreshments. 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