Project Neighborhood: Whatcom Falls

Woburn Street Site Improvements

Boarded up building and garage
The Woburn Street Site Improvements project (EF171) will improve the former Parks & Recreation Operations site by removing or renovating old buildings, grading the site to a more usable format, adding storage, and improving pedestrian access around the site. Public Works and Parks & Recreation will have bulk storage facilities on the site, as well ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trail Trestle Demolition

Remnants of an abandoned railroad trestle in Whatcom Falls Park were removed in September of 2023 for the safety of trail users and to improve water quality in Whatcom Creek. This large structure was located just west of Electric Avenue and consisted of wood piling, steel railroad rails, and other treated wood. During the summer ... Read more

Woburn Sewer Replacement

Project Overview Starting in April 2023, the Woburn Sewer Replacement project (EU190) will replace sewer mains in the following areas: Once complete, the impacted areas will be repaved, and all pedestrian ramps made fully ADA accessible. Project Status – April 2024 In April 2024, work on the pedestrian curb ramps, road grinding, and surface regrading ... Read more

Gardenview Tiny House Village Project

Project Description The City hosts a tiny house village at 1399 Woburn Street, the former site of the City’s “Clean Green” facility. There are currently 35 tiny houses on the site, available for singles or couples. Gardenview primarily serves homeless seniors and adults who are medically fragile. Community members interested in learning more or getting ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street
Project Overview: EW238 This project will replace the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: Following the utility replacements, the corridor roadway will have sidewalks and asphalt replaced and upgraded as needed, as well as a full overlay (new asphalt placed over the old roadway). This project will provide required maintenance of existing utilities to ... Read more

West Cemetery Creek Water Quality Project

Stream in a forest
​​​​​​​​​​​Project Overview: EN05​3 ​​This project included the design and construction of stream bank and channel stabilization features along West Cemetery Creek. This project installed natural bed and bank features, facilitated stormwater dispersion along the creek, and reduced sediment loads to improve water quality and restore natural processes in West Cemetery Creek and downstream water bodies.  Funding ... Read more
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