I LOVE living in Downtown Tacoma. I’ve moved away to other neighborhoods around town, but I keep coming back. Compared to many cities, Tacoma is very affordable. Also, aside from the hills (which ensure we get our great views of the Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier) it’s very walkable. There are tons of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. There are also a surprising number of Spas and Theaters. Let’s Get Real, Tacoma What I Like Best: Even though Tacoma is home to over 200,000 people, Downtown Tacoma really lives more like a small town; there’s a lot of connection between business owners and residents, and it’s so easy to quickly become a part of the community. Downtown is so lucky in that it’s large enough to have all of the services and entertainment that people need and enjoy, and yet, it’s still small enough that you don’t feel like you’re just being swallowed by anonymity. I walk out the front door in the morning and get coffee from the same guy- and on my way to my car I stop and chat to neighbors and business owners. For real. Like in the movies. It’s great. What I Like Least: While Downtown Tacoma has come a long way in developing the core of its downtown area, there’s still pockets that need to see more development and new businesses— I especially wish there was more shopping. But I’m so excited to see what new businesses will move in over the next few …