Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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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Briefing ItemsItem 1

26-0225 Hilltop Business Improvement Area Update

[Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Manager, Community and Economic Development; Andres Mantilla, Partner; Jennie Kovalcik, Associate, Uncommon Bridges] **Attachments:** Memorandum **Presentation**

Briefing ItemsItem 2

26-0226 High-Investment Corridors Proposed Resolution

[Council Member Scott; Christina Caan, Policy Analyst, City Manager’s Office] **Attachments:** Memorandum **Presentation**

Briefing ItemsItem 3

26-0227 Tacoma Anchor Network Update

[Jacques Colon, Director, Center for Strategic Priorities] Attachments: Memorandum Presentation

Topics for Upcoming MeetingsItem 4

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