There will be an informational forum showing on projector screens the live difference of the berm verses post and beam. You may ask to look at any spot along the train alignment.
Both construction methods will be featured and you'll be able to see what all the concern is about.
The Forum will be held October 5th, 5:00 p.m. at the Best Western Tacoma Dome Hotel. The address is: 2611 East E Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98421. Ample street parking is available in the area at that time of the day.
Please arrive early for a good seat and bring your friends.
There will be different refreshments and cookies served.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Peter O'Callahan TNT News Article
Environment and Public Works Meeting Notice
Sound Transit and Post and Beam Supporters are in the news again. Blog article written by Patrick O'Callahan, published in yesterday's Tacoma News Tribune.
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/opinion/2009/09/05/the-battle-of-the-berm/#more-103
City Manager Eric Anderson, gives some insight into the project, but unfortunately his statement about the height is incorrect. The track needs to be at a specific grade so both options will be the same height.
You can leave comments when reading the article online.
Concerned Citizens are working on a plan to lower the costs of the project, as well as create jobs for a local Tacoma company. We'll post information as it becomes available. We're also looking for a lawyer to provide us with some concerned citizen support.
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Environment and Public Works Committee, is meeting tonight at City Hall. Meeting Time/Frequency: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The link below has additional info and the agenda. Rumor has it that some information about Sound Transit plans will be presented. It's a good meeting to attend if you have time.
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?cid=11099
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Sound Transit is apparently looking at three options for the B Street Ravine. However, they are not releasing their ideas or plans at this time. This makes it difficult to provide them with feedback and input on the plans.
Concerned citizens are willing to work with Sound Transit and the Tacoma City Council to help this project along.
We are not interested in slowing the project or having it cost millions more. We just want it done correctly and in a way that is best for the future of Tacoma and the Dome District.
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http://blog.thenewstribune.com/opinion/2009/09/05/the-battle-of-the-berm/#more-103
City Manager Eric Anderson, gives some insight into the project, but unfortunately his statement about the height is incorrect. The track needs to be at a specific grade so both options will be the same height.
You can leave comments when reading the article online.
Concerned Citizens are working on a plan to lower the costs of the project, as well as create jobs for a local Tacoma company. We'll post information as it becomes available. We're also looking for a lawyer to provide us with some concerned citizen support.
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Environment and Public Works Committee, is meeting tonight at City Hall. Meeting Time/Frequency: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The link below has additional info and the agenda. Rumor has it that some information about Sound Transit plans will be presented. It's a good meeting to attend if you have time.
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?cid=11099
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Sound Transit is apparently looking at three options for the B Street Ravine. However, they are not releasing their ideas or plans at this time. This makes it difficult to provide them with feedback and input on the plans.
Concerned citizens are willing to work with Sound Transit and the Tacoma City Council to help this project along.
We are not interested in slowing the project or having it cost millions more. We just want it done correctly and in a way that is best for the future of Tacoma and the Dome District.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
HOW TO HELP MAKE A CHANGE
AND SUPPORT DO IT RIGHT TACOMA
1) Talk to your neighbors and friends about the Sound Transit
plans and the issues related to the berm vs. Post & Beam.
2) If you’re a member of a group talk to them about this issue at
your next meeting, and try to get the group to support our cause.
We’ve actively collecting letters of support from groups.
3) Sign the Online Petition supporting the Anti-Berm and have
friends sign: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/844347001
Besides the online version we’ve collected over 400 signatures.
4) Send letters or email to the TNT Editors, Tacoma City Council, and Chamber of Commerce, let them know how you feel about the project and other issures affecting you.
5) Take a self guided tour to East 25th and Portland Avenue, and see first hand what current rail line berms look like in Tacoma. Another area is under the I-705 where main berm is planned.
6) Attend the City Council meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. You can sign up and talk about issues relating to and affecting you. The next meeting is September 1st
8) Join us on Facebook and invite your Facebook Friends:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Do-It-Right-Tacoma/115983747610?ref=mf
7) Keep current by reading our Do It Right Tacoma.
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plans and the issues related to the berm vs. Post & Beam.
2) If you’re a member of a group talk to them about this issue at
your next meeting, and try to get the group to support our cause.
We’ve actively collecting letters of support from groups.
3) Sign the Online Petition supporting the Anti-Berm and have
friends sign: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/844347001
Besides the online version we’ve collected over 400 signatures.
4) Send letters or email to the TNT Editors, Tacoma City Council, and Chamber of Commerce, let them know how you feel about the project and other issures affecting you.
5) Take a self guided tour to East 25th and Portland Avenue, and see first hand what current rail line berms look like in Tacoma. Another area is under the I-705 where main berm is planned.
6) Attend the City Council meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. You can sign up and talk about issues relating to and affecting you. The next meeting is September 1st
8) Join us on Facebook and invite your Facebook Friends:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Do-It-Right-Tacoma/115983747610?ref=mf
7) Keep current by reading our Do It Right Tacoma.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Sound Transit Plans - The Wall Under 705
Here's what Sound Transit is currently planning to do under the 705 bridge in the Dome District of Tacoma. Click each picture to see in a larger size, click back button to return to article. The last drawing is what it might look like if Post and Beam elevated construction and design is used.
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Learn more about this important project on Wednesday, August 26th. We're having an informational meeting located 402 East 26th Street, at 5:00 p.m. This an important meeting to attend because we want a large gathering to show public support and that concerned citizens care about what's being build in Tacoma. I hope that you will attend this meeting. The meeting will be short and you'll still have time to either other events on the same evening.
Did you see this weeks Tacoma Weekly? Look at the back page of the first section, for our adv. Also The News Tribune had several articles that last week, and they are worth reading.
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Picture showing the area under 705.
Drawing of the 375' retaining wall Sound Transit is planning to build.
Wall is to keep the berm dirt off of the 705 Freeway bridge structure. Notice how the berm/wall blocks the view from 25th, to the right, to the track-to-the-mountain and up the ravine. The wall exacerbates the berm problems, by creating a hiding place and wall for grafitti.
Sound Transit drawing on their plans.
Drawing showing Post and Beam construction design. Notice how the view from 25th, to the right under the tracks, is maintained. as well as the access to the two stairways leading to 26th and the Community Health Bldg. This area will never be built on, so we as a community need to be able keep an eye on it.
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Learn more about this important project on Wednesday, August 26th. We're having an informational meeting located 402 East 26th Street, at 5:00 p.m. This an important meeting to attend because we want a large gathering to show public support and that concerned citizens care about what's being build in Tacoma. I hope that you will attend this meeting. The meeting will be short and you'll still have time to either other events on the same evening.
Did you see this weeks Tacoma Weekly? Look at the back page of the first section, for our adv. Also The News Tribune had several articles that last week, and they are worth reading.
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