Tacoma, Washington SperlingViews

I'm not going to lie here I know Tacoma like the back of my hand and that means I know all about the crime (which is in a decrease) and the aroma. The aroma of Tacoma! The city can smell and the crime here is higher than any other city in the Pacific Northwest region. Other than this the city is enjoyable on a sunny day (Yes this is WA so there is rain and clouds). The downtown went through a makeover and Point Defiance Park and Zoo is way above exceptional. There are many things to do here and it is a stop for most "Road Tours" of famous bands due to the Tacoma Dome, the largest stadium in the state. Compared to the rest of the state traffic here is horrible, especially if you are coming from the south and heading north to Seattle. Tacoma has it's good parts and it's bad parts but if you look I think you'll see why so many call this city home.

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housing is going up - 5/4/2007

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Tacoma is best kept secret - 2/14/2007

I've lived in numerous parts of the country and always come back to Tacoma. Get off of the freeway and look around. It has everything to offer and is on it's way up with a revitalized downtown. The[read more...]

I miss this place! - 11/28/2006

I lived in Tacoma for 4 years from 1997-2002. As a transplanted easterner, I was a little less than thrilled at first, but it quickly grew on me and I was very sorry to leave in the end. The[read more...]

"City of Destiny" - 11/24/2006

I moved to downtown Tacoma almost 3 years ago for my job. I prefer the feel of a larger 'happening' city, and If it wasn't for the traffic on I-5, I probably would have lived up in Seattle (up the[read more...]

Gangs are in control of Eastside - 10/19/2006

The gangs run the Eastside of Tacoma. Most people in this area live in fear. Four attacks in the last week. You hear gunshots at night from drive bys. The cops do nothing and it is the opinion of[read more...]

Tacoma aka Tacompton - 6/12/2006

I'm looking to leave this city ASAP! I'm tired of the gangs, drugs and[read more...]

My Scoop on Tacoma - 5/26/2006

The city of Tacoma is finally rapidly changing, for the better! Very expensive condos are going in wherever they can tuck them, as well as new commercial buildings. The Port & the RR are very busy.[read more...]

Most Improved City - 1/31/2006

Tacoma has redeemed itself from the old stereotype of "Aroma of Tacoma" due to the paper mill industry in downtown area. Visiting it for the past two years, the city has indeed cleaned up and the[read more...]

crime - 1/2/2006

Why is crime in Tacoma so high? When I compare it to national averages as well as to certain other cities it doesn't look very favorably, especially on rapes and property[read more...]