Why did you join us for Park(ing) Day?

“I love all things ‘community focused’ and the concept of making an effective community gathering area in such a small space is interesting.” – Park(ing) Day participant

Moving Forward Video Series 2020

Use of Parks during a Pandemic with Rubén Casas

Rubén Casas of the University of Washington Tacoma discusses how parks are used and by whom during the COIVD-19 Pandemic. “Music: www.bensound.com” or “Royalty Free Music from Bensound”

Reclaiming Streets with Rubén Casas

Rubén Casas of the University of Washington Tacoma discusses who streets are designed for and some of the contradictions arising during the COIVD-19 Pandemic and protests demanding accountability for the murder of black people by police and other injustices. “Music: … Continue reading

Transit Use after a Pandemic with Rubén Casas

Rubén Casas of the University of Washington Tacoma discusses what transit use will look like after the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Music: www.bensound.com” or “Royalty Free Music from Bensound”

COVID-19 and Public Space with Rubén Casas

Check out more of our Moving Forward Series here! Rubén Casas of the University of Washington Tacoma discusses the long-term impacts of Tacoma’s reluctance to rethink public space. “Music: www.bensound.com” or “Royalty Free Music from Bensound”

Moving Forward with Downtown On the Go

Programming is moving online – but transportation and urban planning changes are still very much happening. We are having conversations with leaders and experts throughout Tacoma to talk about public space, transportation, transit, and how we can recover from the … Continue reading