City Center Archives

2025 City-wide Non-motorized Improvements

Project Overview The 2025 City-wide Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ES572) will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in many spot locations throughout Bellingham. Currently, the project design scope includes improvements in the locations shown below. Construction at these locations depends on final costs and it’s possible that some of the locations will not be constructed under ... Read more

Old Town Urban Village Development

Map showing the location of developments in the Old Town district between the Downtown and Waterfront districts.

Several new developments are planned for the Old Town District. The private developments will be constructed through eight city blocks over the next 10 years. In all, they will provide approximately 500 new residential units in Old Town, and commercial space.

Pine Street Crossing

Project Overview This project will upgrade the existing railroad crossing to quiet zone standards and add a multi-use path crossing. The Pine Street Crossing safety improvements are part of the City’s efforts to upgrade railroad crossings in the waterfront area to complete a quiet zone while also improving pedestrian and bicycle access in the area. ... Read more

Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility & Safety Improvements

Project Overview The Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility & Safety Improvements project will replace and upgrade six intersections in downtown (Cornwall and Railroad at Magnolia, Holly, and Chestnut) with new traffic signals and curb treatments to improve accessibility and safety. Currently, the six intersections in question are not equipped with the necessary ADA accommodations including accessible ... Read more

Old Town Urban Village Streetscape Improvements

Project Overview In coordination with property owners per an existing agreement, we will construct streetscape improvements on C, D, and E Streets (between Holly and Bancroft) and on Astor Street (between C and F Streets). This will involve installing curb and gutter, widening the roadways, and improving street lighting. Where feasible, we will move overhead ... Read more

Central Library Renovation – Phase 2

Project Overview This project has been driven by community need for more modern library services. The Central Library was built in 1950 and its last major renovation was in 1985. Phase I of the current remodel was completed in 2021. Additional information about the project can be found on the Library’s website. Resources Bellingham Public ... Read more