Welcome to Tacoma Mall Neighborhood Subarea Plan
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The Subarea Planning process is concluded. Learn more about implementation steps here. Background information is available on the city Planning Division website.
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City Council Has Adopted the Subarea Plan
On May 15, 2018 the Tacoma City Council approved Ordinance 28511 adopting the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood Subarea Plan. The final Plan and associated components became effective on May 27, 2018.
On May 15, 2018 the Tacoma City Council approved Ordinance 28511 adopting the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood Subarea Plan. The final Plan and associated components became effective on May 27, 2018.
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What is this project about?
The City of Tacoma is developing a Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a 575-acre proposed Regional Growth Center (the current 485-acre Tacoma Mall Regional Growth Center and a proposed 90-acre expansion area). The area is designated by the City of Tacoma and the Puget Sound Regional Council for substantial jobs and housing growth. The Subarea Plan initiates innovative planning and policy actions to help the area achieve its potential as a thriving, livable, walkable and transit-ready urban neighborhood.
Key proposed actions include:
The City of Tacoma is developing a Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a 575-acre proposed Regional Growth Center (the current 485-acre Tacoma Mall Regional Growth Center and a proposed 90-acre expansion area). The area is designated by the City of Tacoma and the Puget Sound Regional Council for substantial jobs and housing growth. The Subarea Plan initiates innovative planning and policy actions to help the area achieve its potential as a thriving, livable, walkable and transit-ready urban neighborhood.
Key proposed actions include:
- 90-acre expansion of the RGC and rezone to allow mixed-use development
- Zoning and design standard changes to better ensure the desired urban form, facilitate effective transitions, and improve the pedestrian environment
- Area-wide green stormwater strategy and 25 percent tree canopy target
- Area-wide transportation strategy including capital investments, expanded transit service and connectivity requirements with major development
- Parks and open space strategy to support urban form, livability and environmental goals
- Promotion of housing options, complete neighborhood amenities, and a vibrant local culture
- Coordinated provision of infrastructure and services, and streamlined City environmental review
- An action plan for collaborative implementation by the City, public partners and the community