Is this the future of our downtown? Is this the vision we have of a vibrant, bustling, Commercial Business District and it's adjacent Transit Oriented District? This is Sound Transits vision. It looks like it's near the airport or possibly a flyover in the desert outside Phoenix. Unless the track is self supported no developer in his right mind would attempt to build near the track knowing of the chances of it subsiding. Post and beam or retaining walls parallel to the track would allow for the greatest flexibility and potential for future development along Pacific Ave. The Dome District would like to see the vibrancy of Pacific near UWT/ Union Station extend to South Downtown which now includes the Dome District. See the presentation boards under Graphics.
A blog that's been created by concerned citizens wanting the City of Tacoma to demand Sound Transit to reevaluate, review, and present their plans to result in the best solution possible for our city.
Sound Transit is planning to build an earthen berm to support the tracks through the Dome District, and this construction method is not good for the future growth of Tacoma. We're very concerned that the plans affect future economic development, damage critical environmental areas, and will greatly affect quality of life and recreation needs of the area.
We feel strongly that a post-and-beam option is best for Tacoma and it fits well with Tacoma’s own Comprehensive Plan for the future.
To become involved or to request additional information please email us at: doitrighttacoma@gmail.com
Is this the future of our downtown? Is this the vision we have of a vibrant, bustling, Commercial Business District and it's adjacent Transit Oriented District? This is Sound Transits vision. It looks like it's near the airport or possibly a flyover in the desert outside Phoenix.
ReplyDeleteUnless the track is self supported no developer in his right mind would attempt to build near the track knowing of the chances of it subsiding. Post and beam or retaining walls parallel to the track would allow for the greatest flexibility and potential for future development along Pacific Ave. The Dome District would like to see the vibrancy of Pacific near UWT/ Union Station extend to South Downtown which now includes the Dome District. See the presentation boards under Graphics.