On July 13, 2004, the BWPFD purchased real property at 216 Grand Ave, Bellingham, as the future site of the proposed 36,000 square foot Art & Children's Museum. Groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 2, 2007.
This annual program constructs pedestrian crosswalk enhancements on arterial streets. Full funding in 2009 at the following locations: Northwest / Maplewood; North Samish / Newell; Lakeway / Grant; Alabama / Grant; York / Railroad.
Replacement and relocation of existing playground based on public input and Council approval of an amended park master plan. The intent is to relocate the playground to a more active part of the park, south of the creek.
The Bay and Holly Street intersection, referred to the "gateway" to the Arts District, will be reconstructed to include a plaza, seating, lighting, landscaping and artwork. Water line on Bay Street will be replaced.
This project consists of installation of a water main on Cornwall Avenue between Chestnut Street and W. Illinois Street, and on Halleck Street between Cornwall Avenue and New Street.
The project consists of streetscape improvements along upper Holly Street between Ellis Street and Railroad Avenue. Included in the project is the replacement of all curb, gutter and sidewalk, the addition of new traffic signals & street lighting, plants.