Results of the July City Council Decisions The bad news: None of the proposed Charter Amendments broadly supported by commenting residents were allowed to move on to the November ballot for a vote of the people. We’re not surprised, but…
This spring and summer 350 Tacoma is hosting a series of events that combine caring for qʷiqʷəlut (“little marsh”), a 1.5 acre salt marsh that we steward, with educational presentations by local organizations and experts. Speakers will cover a wide…
by Michelle Mood Tacoma City Planning Department has: NO LEGAL OBLIGATION to promote health justice. NO LEGAL OBLIGATION to promote racial equity. NO LEGAL OBLIGATION to protect us from the climate emergency. I’ve been working with many organizations and…
The City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Department has permitted Bridge Industrial‘s 2.5 million square foot warehouse in South Tacoma (LU21-0125) without a full Environmental Impact Statement. The proposal estimates that traffic will be increased by 5,000 vehicle trips…
** SMACKDOWN! ** by Michelle Mood vs. 🡺 WHO WILL WIN?? 🡸 WAREHOUSE VS. TREES – the new South Tacoma fight! Remember the South Tacoma mega warehouse planned smack in the neighborhood between South 36th and South 56th? The 150…
by Michelle Mood 2.5 million square feet planned for South Tacoma by Bridge Point Industrial 2.0 million square feet planned for Milton by Bridge Point Industrial 1 million sq. ft. already under construction 2.3 million square feet planned in Fredrickson…
Thanks so much to everyone who made it to our first hybrid General Meeting! Was great to see some of you in person and others on Zoom. A special thanks to our two guest speakers, Doug Howell and Jamie Fiano! SALMON Doug gave us a great rundown of the lower Snake River…
Response to Frank Boykin Op-Ed in the Tacoma News Tribune: As world leaders meet in Glasgow to discuss what we must do to avert the worst of the climate crisis, here in Tacoma, city leaders seem intent on doubling…
At 350 Tacoma we understand that climate justice is racial justice. We are grateful for the clear leadership and guidance from Black leadership at 350.org and our national coalition partners, the Movement 4 Black Lives, directing all white and non-Black…
Today we were honored to support WA Youth for Climate Justice in holding their climate strike in Wright Park. We helped organize an amazing cast of speakers to highlight that racial justice is climate justice. The speakers included: Annette Bryan…