City of Tacoma to Launch Lincoln District Revitalization Project

--Lincoln Area Residents Encouraged to Attend Open House on Aug. 20--

The City of Tacoma invites residents to a community kick-off event launching the Lincoln District Revitalization Project on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (3629 S. D St.). The open house will give residents a chance to hear about the neighborhood revitalization initiatives and give public comment on the South 38th Streetscape design.

“When the City Council identified revitalization of the Lincoln Mixed Use Center as a priority in 2014, we set the stage to improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents and attract more private investment,” said Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland. “The Lincoln neighborhood has unique assets such as Lincoln High School, Lincoln Park and the multicultural business district—it's now time to direct resources and make a noticeable impact.”

The project is the City’s first effort at implementing a neighborhood revitalization model that could be brought to other areas in the future. Infrastructure improvements for the South 38th Streetscape Project serves as the cornerstone of the overall revitalization effort. Other key areas of the project include initiatives to improve public safety, housing and property conditions, human services, and economic development service delivery in the area.

 “I’ve been working with several community members and business owners in the Lincoln area for the past few years, and what I hear from them is that they would like more of a City presence here,” said District 4 Council Member Marty Campbell. “I’m excited about this project because it addresses issues in the business district as well as the surrounding neighborhood, and I think this will provide a great opportunity for community-building.”

 For more information, visit cityoftacoma.org/LincolnProject or email LincolnProject@cityoftacoma.org.