Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting
The Economic Development Committee received updates on the Hilltop Business Improvement Area (BIA) formation and the Tacoma Anchor Network. The Hilltop BIA is currently at 53.2% of the required 60% petition signatures, and the committee discussed challenges in reaching the threshold. Council Member Scott also presented a proposed resolution for High-Investment Corridors, aiming to enhance community safety and economic development in areas that have received significant public and private investment.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Economic Development Committee
- Meeting Type
- Economic Development Committee
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Meeting Date
- March 24, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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[Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Manager, Community and Economic Development; Andres Mantilla, Partner; Jennie Kovalcik, Associate, Uncommon Bridges] **Attachments:** Memorandum **Presentation**
26-0226 High-Investment Corridors Proposed Resolution
[Council Member Scott; Christina Caan, Policy Analyst, City Manager’s Office] **Attachments:** Memorandum **Presentation**
26-0227 Tacoma Anchor Network Update
[Jacques Colon, Director, Center for Strategic Priorities] Attachments: Memorandum Presentation
26-0228 March 31, 2026 - Grease Interceptor Improvement Project
April 14, 2026 - 2026 Workforce Development Priorities, Impact, and Labor Market Analysis; Enhancing Tacoma’s Film Industry April 28, 2026 - World Trade Center Annual Update; Uwajimaya Returns to Tacoma Attachments: Calendar