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Meet Your Neighbors

Hilltop’s Black-owned Business Tour

Learn about the history of some of Hilltop’s Black-owned businesses that have storied histories and an immeasurable impact on the community and its members. Hear from the business owners themselves about the history of their organizations, their experience in the … Continue reading

Live Downtown Program Grows

In partnership with MultiCare Health System, our Live Downtown program welcomed Bonnie Windsor of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical Center to Tacoma to hear about her Live Close to Work program. More than 30 downtown leaders gathered to learn from Bonnie’s … Continue reading

Meet Jeff

Weather doesn’t define your commute! Continue reading

Meet Tobin

Tobin walks & bikes to broaden his scope, be in his community and see some trees. Continue reading

Meet Alaria

Walk the route [so] you have an idea of how much time you’ll need to allow (and whether or not you need to wear sneakers and bring your high heels in a backpack like I do). Continue reading

Meet Wesley

Wesley says it’s great to live, shop, work and play downtown and has an incredible sunrise view of the Port and Mt. Rainier. Continue reading

Meet Anna

Anna works downtown and she would recommend downtown living to everyone. Tacoma has a lot to offer! Continue reading

Meet Richard

Richard saves money and connects with his community by walking to work. Continue reading

Meet Kathy

Kathy lives and works downtown. She loves walking to work through the UW Tacoma Campus. Continue reading

Meet Joan

The best part is being so close to the marinas and the waterway. I also enjoy being within walking distance to restaurants, museums, and work. Continue reading