Historic Tacoma: A Community Forum

Tonight is the last night of the Historic Tacoma Lecture Series for May.  The finale – A moderated panel discussion on the rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of neighborhood landmarks.  While the earlier lectures have focused on very specific issues of home renovation and historic architecture, this talk is meant to look at larger projects and the public policy discussion that surrounds preservation.  Our neighborhoods are changing.  I hope that this panel will inspire you, but also reveal the challenges we face as a growing city.

The panel includes Julie Anderson, Tacoma City Council; Jim Dugan, Tacoma School Board; Stacy Kovats, developer of the Marcato condos; Paul Popovich, Parametrix, project manager for the Stadium High School rehab project; and Chip Wilson, key player in rehab and restoration of the Paramount Theatre, Seattle. I will be moderating the discussion (Sorry, no bocce for me tonight).

Tonight’s panel will be in a less formal setting than the earlier lectures this month.  Come at 7:00 pm with a dessert to share.  We’ll be set up in the dining hall.  The program starts at 7:30.

The event will take place at the 100 year old Knights of Pythias Hall, 926 ½ Broadway Street in downtown Tacoma. ADA access is available via the “Court C” entrance located behind the building.

Unlike the previous lectures, this one is FREE.