The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received. To learn more about CARES ACT funds the city received visit here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.
On-going: Service Club Sign
Project Description: As an alternative to placing numerous ‘service club’ signs on any of the gateway monument signs or at other multiple locations in the city’s rights-of-way, an alternative standalone sign was developed recognizing and promoting the numerous organizations within the City. The sign will be installed along Bridgeport Way near the entrance to the Town Center. Estimated Cost: $25,000 Project Status: Anticipated …
On-going: Gateways – Woodbrook
Project Description: The city continues the work started in 2015 to improve Lakewood Gateways. First Impressions matter! There are 14 different ways to access and enter the Lakewood community and each of the access points (gateways) are different and leave a different impact and impression with those who pass by to visit, shop, or play. The city is taking advantage and …
On-going: Gateways – Tillicum
Project Description: The city continues the work started in 2015 to improve Lakewood Gateways. First Impressions matter! There are 14 different ways to access and enter the Lakewood community and each of the access points (gateways) are different and leave a different impact and impression with those who pass by to visit, shop, or play. The city is taking advantage and …
Design: Edgewater Park Master Plan
Project Description: This project will recommend improvements to Edgewater Park, the only public boat launch on Lake Steilacoom. The boat launch at this site is steep with little to no adjacent parking. The 1 acre linear park is relatively undeveloped. The City worked with neighborhood groups to develop a master site plan for park improvements. Improvements will include passive site amenities, …
City launches CARES Act Funding Dashboard
The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received. To learn more about CARES ACT funds the city received visit here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.
2021 Human Services Grants
The city designates 1 percent of its general fund to support human services in the Lakewood community. It does this through its biennial Human Services Grant cycle. Starting on July 6, 2020, the city is accepting applications for the 2021 Human Services Grants. The application deadline is August 22, 2020. Applicants must be a non-profit health or human services organization …
HUD COVID-19 Fraud Bulletin
July 2, 2020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General drafted a COVID-19 fraud bulletin outlining potential loan modification and foreclosure rescue schemes that borrowers may face. To read the HUD Fraud Bulletin visit here.
Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant now available
July 1, 2020 The city is now accepting applications for the Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant program. This program is designed to support local businesses and the economy. The program is funded with $607,640 from a portion of the City’s CARES Act stimulus package distribution. To learn more about this program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and to …
Springbrook Community Garden
Location: Springbrook Park, 12601 Addison St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 The Springbrook Community Garden is managed by a great group of volunteers from Springbrook Connections. All of the fruit and vegetables harvested in the garden are given back to the Springbrook community. This garden is always in need of volunteers so if you are interested in giving back to the …
Lakewood Community Garden
Location: 5504 112th Street Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499 (Behind First Baptist Church). The Lakewood Community Garden is managed by a fantastic group of Master Gardeners Jerry Dunlap, Sharon Charbonnelle, and Jim Endicott. The Lakewood Kiwanis Club harvests the vegetables from the two large community beds and donates them to local food banks. This garden has plots that are available to …
Gov. Inslee announces statewide mask mandate
June 24, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26. To learn more about the statewide mandate visit here.
Lakewood COVID-19 business assistance loans now available
June 17, 2020 The city of Lakewood established an assistance program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is focused on providing much needed capital to sustain business operations and retain employees who may otherwise be laid off as a result of the current economic climate. If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
State proposes new hospital on Western State Hospital grounds
JUNE 2021 UPDATE: The DSHS Master Plan has a dedicated website – visit this address to review the plan and submit your comments: https://wshmasterplan.org/. The 2021 public comment period concludes July 7th. June 12, 2020 The state Department of Social and Health Services has proposed a complete reconstruction of Western State Hospital and its campus. The city of Lakewood is …
Joint Base Lewis-McChord service members give back
June 12, 2020 Last month approximately 60 members of the U.S Army Company HHC 4-23 Infantry participated in a community service event in the city of Lakewood. Initiated by Army personnel, the soldiers teamed up with city of Lakewood maintenance staff and Lakewood police officers. The newly formed group named the May 21 event: Operation Clean Sweep. During the event …
Design: Seeley Lake Park Improvement Study
Project Description: The city is working on this project with Pierce County, the owner of Seeley Lake. The project will improve storm water controls, public access, and safety upgrades for Seeley Lake Park. Estimated Cost: $150,000 for improvement study. Lakewood’s contribution is $50,000. Project Status: SCJ Alliance was hired to provide wetland and habitat assessments, surveying services, and preliminary design …
Reopening business under Phase 2
June 8, 2020 The Tacoma Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County have shared out the following resources for business to assist in re-opening and recovery. Re-Opening Tool-Kits, and Recovery Resources www.backtoworktoolkit.com – A toolkit for reopening the office and getting back to work. Joint project led by Madrona alongside Seattle Venture Community, leading Tech, Retail, …
On-going: American Lake Shelter
Project Description: A larger group picnic shelter will be built on the east side of the park to accommodate more people and to anticipate future removal and replacement of the current restroom building. Estimated Cost: $65,000, includes a $35,000grant from Pierce County Project Status: Anticipated to be completed Fall 2020.