The Planning & Community Development Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to housing policies and programs, planning and land use, annexations, building and development regulations, code enforcement, economic development, tourism, workforce development, environment and sustainability, and other ad hoc matters as assigned. Members: Dennis Martinez, Chair, Tosh Sharp, Armen Papyan Planning & Community […]
The Community Services & Safety Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to police, fire, emergency services, municipal court, public safety facilities, animals, community engagement, human services, parks, recreation, youth and senior services, golf course, community center, library, public art, social equity and justice, and other ad hoc matters as assigned. Members: Jovita McConnell, […]
Join local neighbor and forest Steward Debbie for an afternoon impacting the environment. Invasive English ivy and Himalayan blackberry threaten Riverton Park's large trees, which are essential habitats for large raptors and wildlife. We aim to reestablish a healthy urban forest bordering the community park. This is an example of how Tukwila can support urban […]
Join REI and local Steward Chris for a morning of Riverside Restoration just off the Green River Trail. Himalayan Blackberry and Bindweed are aggressively taking over and choking out young native trees and understory plants. Volunteers are taking back the native land and clearing these invasives to allow the forest to grow. All ages OK […]
Join us at Tukwila Park to remove non-native plants like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry. Tukwila Park is a 6.5 acre park site and was built in 1934 - the oldest of the Tukwila parks. The site is covered with mature vegetation, which includes large firs and a variety of Rhododendrons. ✔️ Sign up here […]