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Another Mixed-Use Project for McCarver

Jake — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:06 +0000

A new mixed-use building is being proposed in the McCarver Neighborhood at the southeast corner of South 19th Street & Yakima Ave. O’Connor & Associates, developer of McCarver Village & Gaslamp Terrace, purchased the property in November 2008. The property currently has a brick four-plex on it. The new mixed-use building will house 32 market-rate apartments and a private medical office. The project goes before the Tacoma City Council on Dec. 1st 2009 for its 8 year multi-family tax exemption. The building will be across the street from St. Joseph Medical Center and 2 blocks from the UWT campus boundary. The four-plex currently sits vacant which could mean construction may happen soon.

I am happy to hear that apartments have been added to this project. About a year ago I saw an ad on Craigslist from O’Connor & Associates advertising lease space in a proposed 2 story medical building at the site. This new building will be another gateway building to the growing McCarver Neighborhood.

Chelsea Heights Starts Leasing.. Finally

Jake — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:09:03 +0000

After 3 years in the construction phase, Prium’s Chelsea Heights project near Wright Park will finally see life. The once condo project is now a 78 unit apartment building and can be seen on numerous rental websites. From photos on Craigslist it does appear that some of the finishes have been downgraded from the original plans. The property management company is currently advertising a 2 bedroom unit for $1,150.

Now does anybody know what is going on with the retail space? It almost looks like it is going to be all storage units. You can see a lot of metal wall forms, very close together in the retail space when you drive by.

Last reported on The Biz Buzz in December 2007 : Second Prium Condo Project Goes Rental

Chelsea Heights Apartments

603 South J Street

Tacoma, WA 98405

253-383-3181

TRACE Tonight at Fulcrum Gallery

Jake — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:29:48 +0000

Don’t let the snow stop you from visting Fulcrum Gallery tonight for Art Walk. Tonight Fulcrum will feature TRACE by Seattle artist Laura Ward.

From Fulcrum’s website:

Laura’s work explores the relationship of patterns, memories and experiences. She translates found imagery from the interiors and exteriors of abandoned spaces into three-dimensional sculptures “I choose the materials based on the emotion each pattern inspires in me.” Laura sports a BFA from Mass. Art and an MFA from the University of Illinois. As well, gracing the EAiR program at Pilchuck Glass School and teaches at both Shoreline Community College and Pratt Fine Art Center.

Opening Reception: Thursday December 18th 6-10 p.m.
Artist Talk: Sunday January 4th 6 p.m.

Snacks and a special hot coco will be served!

Fulcrum Gallery
1308 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405