[X] Comprehensive Plan Workshops Held in March and April The City of Tacoma's Planning and Development Services Department is holding a series of community workshops for the Tacoma Comprehensive Plan update, Tacoma 2040. This plan will serve as a blueprint that is intended to reflect the community's aspirations for the next twenty-five years. The Comprehensive Plan establishes City policy on numerous topics including land use, neighborhoods, housing, transportation, arts and cultural resources, historic preservation, recreation and open space, downtown, and the environment. These workshops will be held from 6-8 p.m. in each of the five council districts, and will provide a forum for residents to share what they value in their community and to provide guidance to City staff on how to continue to improve the quality of Tacoma's neighborhoods. Kid welcome with family activities and free food from local vendors! Thursday, March 30 Lincoln High School Thursday, April 2 Truman Middle School Thursday, April 9 Gray Middle School Thursday, April 16 Stadium High School Thursday, April 23 Tacoma Nature Center www.tacoma2040.com/<http://www.tacoma2040.com/> [X] Transportation Master Plan Public Meetings The Tacoma Transportation Commission<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/committees_boards_commissions/transportation_commission/> and City of Tacoma staff has developed a draft of the City's first Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP will help the City and community examine its transportation systems, how well they are functioning and what needs, including funding, will be necessary over the next 20 years and beyond. One of the key mandates of this plan is accommodating expected future growth in Tacoma. Between now and 2040, Tacoma is expected to gain 105,693 residents and 95,713 jobs according to the Puget Sound Regional Council. City staff is asking for the public to comment on the current draft of the Transportation Master Plan provided above, to do so please use the link below to email your comments or come to one of the scheduled meetings detailed below. Monday March 23 6 PM - 7:30 PM Freighthouse Square 2501 East D Street Monday March 30 6 PM - 8 PM Lincoln High School 701 South 37th Street Thursday April 2 6 PM - 8 PM Truman Middle School 5801 North 35th Street Thursday April 9 6 PM - 8 PM Gray Middle School 6229 South Tyler Street Thursday April 16 6 PM -8 PM Jason Lee Middle School 602 North Sprague Avenue Thursday April 23 6 PM -8 PM Tacoma Nature Center 1919 South Tyler Street City of Tacoma Transportation Master Plan Website<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/public_works/engineering/transportation_master_plan/> Let us know what you think by sending us an email <mailto:TMP@ci.tacoma.wa.us> or calling (253) 591-5511.