Tacoma Rising is hosting on April 24 the second annual Tacoma Rising Challenge, which will bring together 60 college students and 40 industry mentors to compete in a one-day design sprint.
On the day of the event, students, mentors, and attendees will gather at William Phillip Hall at the University of Washington Tacoma campus to propose real, actionable proposals that could transform Pacific Avenue, according to a news release.
Increasing foot traffic and general spending in the downtown Tacoma strip has been debated over the years after several business closures and a decrease in visitors…