Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update

During the remainder of 2021 the City will be updating its Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP is the document that regulates development along the City’s shorelines or, “shorelines of the state.” The City’s “shorelines of the state” are Bellingham Bay, Lake Whatcom and Lake Padden, Chuckanut, Whatcom and Squalicum Creeks and Padden Creek upstream ... 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. The village is managed by Road2Home – a ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement (Closed)

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street
Project Overview: EW238 This project replaced the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: In addition to the utility replacements, the corridor roadway was repaved, and sidewalks were upgraded and replaced as needed. This project ensures continued reliability of our utilities. Project Status – Completed This project was completed in June, 2024. Contact Freeman (Fritz) ... Read more

Barkley Heights

The city has received applications for a new residential subdivision on an approximately 11-acre site located generally west of Chandler Parkway, between Bristol Way and the northern terminus of Sussex Drive. The submitted proposal consists of 23 single family lots and 40 infill housing townhomes.

CityView – 4413 Consolidation Avenue

The City has received applications for a new residential multi-family project on a vacant 11-acre parcel generally located north of Consolidation Avenue between Puget and Nevada Streets in the Puget Neighborhood.
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