Save the Date: Taking Action in Tacoma: How to Shape the Future of Your Community 6:30-9:00pm, Thursday, January 29th, Philip Hall, UW Tacoma. The Cascade Agenda Cities Program <http://www.cascadeagenda.com/cities/our-cities/tacoma> and the UW Tacoma Urban Studies Program <http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/urban_studies/> would like to invite you to Taking Action in Tacoma: How to Shape the Future of Your Community, a free 2-hour workshop on how citizens can effectively participate in the land use process, at Philip Hall, on the campus of UW Tacoma, from 6:30-9:00 on Thursday evening, January 29th, 2009. Cascade Land Conservancy recognizes that citizens who are knowledgeable and proactive can have a powerful influence on how their communities grow. This event will help you become a well-informed, well-organized, and well-prepared citizen who is ready to participate in local decision-making process and guide local neighborhoods toward a complete, compact and connected future. The interactive, evening session will provide a brief overview of growth management goals, key players and typical stages in the planning process. Building on this knowledge, we will focus on how to effectively participate at each stage, create strong messages and advocate for the long-range vision of the neighborhood. The session will connect citizens with tools, local case studies and other Tacoma area residents interested in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The event will take place from 6:30-9:00, Thursday, January 29th, at Philip Hall, on the campus of UW Tacoma. Map and directions <http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/campus_map/> to Philip Hall are available here <http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/campus_map/> . To RSVP (requested, but not required) or for more information please contact Jeff Aken at jeffa@cascadeland.org or 206.905.6928. Photos: Tacoma skyline by Erica Simek, Pierce County council meeting by Chris Walter. email: craigb@cascadeland.org <mailto:ainsleyc@cascadeland.org> phone: 206-292-5907 ext. 210 web: <http://www.cascadeagenda.com/> http://www.cascadeagenda.com <http://www.cascadeagenda.com/> Conserving great lands, creating great communities Elliott D. Barnett, AICP, Urban Planner Planning Division 747 Market Street, Room 1036 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 591-5389 fax 591-2002