Neighborhoods
Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington has been known as
the City of Destiny for more than 100 years.
Nestled on the shores of Commencement
Bay on the West Coast of the U.S., Tacoma is
an international gateway to the Pacific Rim
and the world. The city also serves as a
gateway to some of the most magnificent
natural wonders in the world such as Puget
Sound, Mount Rainier National Park and the
Olympic Peninsulas.
Tacoma, Washington has been known as
the City of Destiny for more than 100 years.
Nestled on the shores of Commencement
Bay on the West Coast of the U.S., Tacoma is
an international gateway to the Pacific Rim
and the world. The city also serves as a
gateway to some of the most magnificent
natural wonders in the world such as Puget
Sound, Mount Rainier National Park and the
Olympic Peninsulas.
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University Place
University Place was officially incorporated on
August 31, 1995.
University Place is a city rich in history. In the late
1800s, it was proposed that a university be located
and built in the community. However, financial
worries and concerns eventually canceled any plans
to build a university here. Nevertheless, the
community became known as the "university place,"
and the name stuck.
Today, University Place functions as a mixed
business area inland and, towards the waterfront of
the Puget Sound, a wealthy residential area.
University Place was officially incorporated on
August 31, 1995.
University Place is a city rich in history. In the late
1800s, it was proposed that a university be located
and built in the community. However, financial
worries and concerns eventually canceled any plans
to build a university here. Nevertheless, the
community became known as the "university place,"
and the name stuck.
Today, University Place functions as a mixed
business area inland and, towards the waterfront of
the Puget Sound, a wealthy residential area.
Puyallup
The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount
Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region, 10 miles east of
Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle.
In its early years, Puyallup was an agricultural community.
Over the years the city gained prominence as a regional
commercial and service center for Eastern Pierce County.
Puyallup continues to serve its residents and neighbors with
a strong, diversified economy. The spring is celebrated with
the annual Daffodil Parade and in the fall the Western
Washington Fair continues to be a favorite destination for
visitors.
The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount
Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region, 10 miles east of
Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle.
In its early years, Puyallup was an agricultural community.
Over the years the city gained prominence as a regional
commercial and service center for Eastern Pierce County.
Puyallup continues to serve its residents and neighbors with
a strong, diversified economy. The spring is celebrated with
the annual Daffodil Parade and in the fall the Western
Washington Fair continues to be a favorite destination for
visitors.
Anderson Island is the southernmost
island in Puget Sound and is part of
Pierce County, Washington, USA. It is
accessible by boat or a 20 minute
ferry ride from Steilacoom.
island in Puget Sound and is part of
Pierce County, Washington, USA. It is
accessible by boat or a 20 minute
ferry ride from Steilacoom.
Lakewood was officially incorporated
on February 28, 1996. Historical
names include Lakewood Center
and Lakes District (this name was
used by the U.S. Census in the 1970
and 1980 Census).
on February 28, 1996. Historical
names include Lakewood Center
and Lakes District (this name was
used by the U.S. Census in the 1970
and 1980 Census).
Dupont
Incorporated in 1951, the City of DuPont currently has a population
of approximately 5,300 (Spring 2005). The area known as the
Historic Village was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1987.
Northwest Landing is an award winning 3,000-acre mixed use
planned community located in the city of DuPont, Washington. Land
uses include industrial, office and commercial development,
homes, schools, parks, open space and trails. It incorporates
1,000 acres of residential neighborhoods , 1,000 acres of open
space with 1,000 acres zoned for commercial/industrial use.
Incorporated in 1951, the City of DuPont currently has a population
of approximately 5,300 (Spring 2005). The area known as the
Historic Village was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1987.
Northwest Landing is an award winning 3,000-acre mixed use
planned community located in the city of DuPont, Washington. Land
uses include industrial, office and commercial development,
homes, schools, parks, open space and trails. It incorporates
1,000 acres of residential neighborhoods , 1,000 acres of open
space with 1,000 acres zoned for commercial/industrial use.
Frederickson is located in between
Spanaway and Puyallup. This fairly new and
rapidly expanding area features Boeing Wing
Responsibility Center and is approximately 9
miles to McChord AFB.
Spanaway and Puyallup. This fairly new and
rapidly expanding area features Boeing Wing
Responsibility Center and is approximately 9
miles to McChord AFB.
Fircrest was officially incorporated on September 19, 1925. Like
its neighbor University Place, it is a wealthy suburb of Tacoma. In
the heart of Fircrest, located on Regents Blvd, is home to retail,
shopping, dining and office. The Fircrest Golf Club is an
outstanding private 18 hole course, designed by renowned golf
course architect A.W. Macan, it opened its first nine holes on July
26, 1924. Additionally, Fircrest operates an extensive Parks and
Recreation Program. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming
pool, tot lot, basketball/volleyball courts, baseball/soccer fields
and a gymnasium to name just a few.
its neighbor University Place, it is a wealthy suburb of Tacoma. In
the heart of Fircrest, located on Regents Blvd, is home to retail,
shopping, dining and office. The Fircrest Golf Club is an
outstanding private 18 hole course, designed by renowned golf
course architect A.W. Macan, it opened its first nine holes on July
26, 1924. Additionally, Fircrest operates an extensive Parks and
Recreation Program. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming
pool, tot lot, basketball/volleyball courts, baseball/soccer fields
and a gymnasium to name just a few.
Olympia
Olympia our capital city, incorporated on January 28, 1859, and is
located in Thurston County just south of Lacey. Olympia is major
cultural center of the Puget Sound region, with a number of
theater experiences available such as Capital Playhouse ,
Theater Artists Olympia (TAO), Olympia Little Theater, and
Harlequin Productions at the historic State Theater. The Olympia
Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Washington
Center.
Olympia our capital city, incorporated on January 28, 1859, and is
located in Thurston County just south of Lacey. Olympia is major
cultural center of the Puget Sound region, with a number of
theater experiences available such as Capital Playhouse ,
Theater Artists Olympia (TAO), Olympia Little Theater, and
Harlequin Productions at the historic State Theater. The Olympia
Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Washington
Center.
Federal Way
Federal Way, located in King County, is strategically located as a
major Puget Sound growth center, home to prominent regional,
national, and international businesses. Headquarters for Fortune
500 corporations, such as timber giant Weyerhaeuser and
internationally known World Vision. Federal Way is considered a
bedroom community by some and is located between Seattle and
Tacoma. The population estimates for 2005 are 85,800 making it
Washington’s 7th largest city.
Federal Way, located in King County, is strategically located as a
major Puget Sound growth center, home to prominent regional,
national, and international businesses. Headquarters for Fortune
500 corporations, such as timber giant Weyerhaeuser and
internationally known World Vision. Federal Way is considered a
bedroom community by some and is located between Seattle and
Tacoma. The population estimates for 2005 are 85,800 making it
Washington’s 7th largest city.
The small settlements of Woodland and Chamber's Creek
consolidated into Lacey in the 1950's. Lacey was officially
incorporated on December 5, 1966. At the time, the main industries
were cattle, milk, forest products, and retail. Lacey became a
"bedroom" community for Olympia and to some extent Tacoma. The
city is perceived as a slower paced community with its best
characteristics being in close proximity to many lakes and forests as
well as being close to the beautiful Nisqually Valley. Many of the
surrounding lakes sported hotels for vacationers, during the height of
travel via train.
Lacey sported one of the Northwest's first ever "indoor malls," South
Sound Center. It has since been partially demolished and turned into
an outdoor shopping center. When the Lacey Plywood Mill shut down,
Lacey took on the challenges of being a place to invest in. Lacey now
flourishes with retail, warehousing/distribution centers, a large
retirement community, a major mushroom farm, and Weyerhaeuser's
corrugated container facility. Lacey is also experiencing a building
boom mostly on its northern border. The area around Hawks Prairie
has exploded with commercial and residential building. This is also
the site of a planned "commercial" core and high-rise district.
consolidated into Lacey in the 1950's. Lacey was officially
incorporated on December 5, 1966. At the time, the main industries
were cattle, milk, forest products, and retail. Lacey became a
"bedroom" community for Olympia and to some extent Tacoma. The
city is perceived as a slower paced community with its best
characteristics being in close proximity to many lakes and forests as
well as being close to the beautiful Nisqually Valley. Many of the
surrounding lakes sported hotels for vacationers, during the height of
travel via train.
Lacey sported one of the Northwest's first ever "indoor malls," South
Sound Center. It has since been partially demolished and turned into
an outdoor shopping center. When the Lacey Plywood Mill shut down,
Lacey took on the challenges of being a place to invest in. Lacey now
flourishes with retail, warehousing/distribution centers, a large
retirement community, a major mushroom farm, and Weyerhaeuser's
corrugated container facility. Lacey is also experiencing a building
boom mostly on its northern border. The area around Hawks Prairie
has exploded with commercial and residential building. This is also
the site of a planned "commercial" core and high-rise district.
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