Ruston (Tacoma: middle-class, neighborhood, live)

[PG77]

What do you all think about the Ruston area? That is where I am technically moving to? Thanks

[scirocco22]

It's been years since I've been to Ruston but I remember the landmark smokestacks of the old ASARCO plant.

The history of the town, which is now pretty undistinguishable from the rest of Tacoma, is based upon that copper smelting plant. It was originally built for the employees of the plant. It's surrounded on all sides by Tacoma (except on the water side). It's almost like a neighborhood of Tacoma itself but I believe it's still an incorporated town. I have no idea on how the town is run but I'm sure it contracts most of its services to Tacoma.

I think it's still a relatively nice middle-class area with a pretty good demographic mix.

I hope others can chime in because I'd be curious about how it actually is there now because it's been so long since I've been in the area.


Thanks.

--'rocco

[PG77]

I know whatever part my sister lives in she says she can open her window and you see nothing but the water, so i guess that is a good thing

[AZ_singlemother]

They also eliminated much of the "Tacoma Aroma" smell. Used to be so bad, I needed to carry an air freshener around. I like the walks down ruston way and driving through the tunnel. Also some nice restaurants around the boating areas. The park is really nice.