After two years of development, a new community resource is set to open to the public on St. Martin’s University’s campus. The Lacey MakerSpace, a shared metal, wood, and media workspace, can be used by students, business owners, and community members. Led by the City of Lacey, Lacey MakerSpace is a collaboration between the City, Thurston County Economic Development Council, St. Martin’s University, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), the Port of Olympia, and MJR Development. With table saws, welding stations, and 3D printers set up, Lacey MakerSpace is slated to be an area of creation and innovation for the South Sound.

At 4,000 square feet, Lacey Makerspace features several different stations for projects related to…