"City of Destiny"
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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 road about 45 minutes). That said, I'm extremely happy with Tacoma. I purchased one of the new condo lofts that started going up about the time that I'd gotten here. Since then, development has been non-stop...renovations everywhere, top-notch restaurants, and the local University satellite (UW at Tacoma) going to a full 4-year accredited college. I believe that that prices have met the demand recently, and although the area would have been a better 'deal' a couple years ago, I THINK that it's still competitive. Especially considering what you have so close at hand: the beautiful commencement bay, effective public trans (to include a light rail, and a commuter train between hear and Seattle), a brand new and very active art museum, point defiance park, historical communities, and great employment opportunities. If you can stand the rain and grey for a portion of the year, then you won't have any complaints -- by the way, the summers are unbeatable.
Sam | Tacoma, WA