Mortenson Construction receives national Design-Build Award for Cheney Stadium

Mortenson Construction has received a national design-build award from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for the renovation of Cheney Stadium. The National Design-Build Awards recognize outstanding projects that demonstrate successful application of design-build strategies resulting in a superior facility that exceeds the owner’s needs.

Cheney Stadium, home to the Tacoma Rainiers – the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, was built in 1960 in approximately 100 days. This $30 million renovation, the first full renovation in 52 seasons, was also fast-tracked. It was completed in seven months – from the final home game on Sept. 2, 2010, to substantial completion on April 1, 2011, prior to the start of the new season. Visit http://www.mortenson.com/ to learn more.

Pacific Avenue streetscape wayfinding open house scheduled for Nov. 9

On Nov. 9, the City of Tacoma, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and Go Local will co-host a Pacific Avenue wayfinding update and idea gathering open house from 5 to 6 p.m. The open house will be held to present the wayfinding conceptual design and gather input on destination listings and information to be provided on kiosks.

What: Wayfinding open house
Where: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave., 3rd Floor
When: Nov. 9, anytime between 5 and 6 p.m.
Why: To gather feedback on key visitor destinations/information for wayfinding signage and kiosks.

For more information about the Pacific Avenue streetscape project, visit www.cityoftacoma.org/pacave. If you would like more information about this meeting, contact Sue O’Neill at (253) 591-5789 or email her at soneill@cityoftacoma.org.