Tacoma - the city and the sea | Dean Burke | TEDxTacoma

This talk focuses on Tacoma's relationship and identity as it pertains to the Salish Sea/ Puget Sound. The presentation covers a quick review of the last 220 years since the first explorers arrived into the region, the last 139 years that Tacoma has been a city and most importantly, where we stand today in our greater timeline and a look at some of the unique opportunities we are a part of now. The message pivots on our emerging opportunities as we move into tomorrow.
Dean Burke is the Executive Director for the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission and has worked in sports related fields his entire life. A Tacoma resident of 20 years and avid outdoorsman, Dean spends a great deal of time in and around the waters of Commencement Bay and the South Sound and has developed a strong passion for the how these waters foster an identity around Tacoma. “I don’t think people are entirely aware of how unique Tacoma’s moment is right now. We are such a young city and our post-mega-industrialization period is still shaping our future. Between the boarders of Canada and Mexico, there is not another opportunity like ours right now.” Beyond sports, Dean is active story teller with Tacoma’s own “The Drunken Telegraph” and enjoys initiatives that help build community. “I love this town. There is no place I’d rather be.”
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@markhorace3984]

What a fantastic, engaging, tutorial on our corner of the world. Well done Dean!

[@tomlehr861]

I lived in tacoma,worked on flats building yachts,love tacoma,was there when they blew the smelter smokestack up. Ruston way was really toxic

[@RickBoatman]

Well done old friend!

[@ashleyg5337]

This made my morning, thanks :) Tacoma

[@johnwright291]

Orca whales are carnivores. They ain't bambi dude.

[@catzenhouse]

Transients eat anything meat(birds, seals, sea lions, etc.) but don't attack people as a rule, residents (J,K, L pods) only eat a salmon. They will interact with humans on occasion.