Environment Archives

Parking Reforms

Aerial view of the Bellis Fair Mall showing a mostly empty parking lot during the day.

The City is considering options for reforming rules that tell us how much land must be set aside for parking cars in Bellingham. If those rules were removed or relaxed, people would have the option of using land previously required for parking to support other uses, including community priorities such as housing, tree canopy, and critical areas.%

Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits

Lake with hills in the background and a bright blue sky

Project Overview: Phase 1 This project will help protect and improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by reducing pollution impacts from existing infrastructure and development. This will be done by retrofitting three existing stormwater treatment facilities to reduce the amount of phosphorus and bacteria entering Lake Whatcom, Bellingham’s drinking water source. Between the three facilities, ... Read more

Meridian-Birchwood Transportation Improvements

Project Overview- ES564 The Meridian-Birchwood Transportation Improvement Project (ES564) is planned as a two-phase construction project that will increase safety, sight distance, access, and efficiency. It will also implement projects listed in the Pedestrian Master Plan, Bicycle Master Plan, ADA Transition Plan, and Parks PRO Plan, and will coordinate with existing WTA service routes and ... Read more

Post Point Resource Recovery Plant Headworks Bypass

Project Overview EU195 This project will install a temporary bypass system around the Plant Headworks Facilities. The bypass system will divert up to 15 million gallons of sewer influent per day. The Headworks facilities remove floatable debris (rags, sticks, etc.) and sinkable debris (sand, gravel, grit) from the sewer influent. The temporary system installed will provide similar ... Read more

Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project

A small dam on a creek with a concrete culvert in the background where the creek goes under a road.

Project Overview The Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project (EN059) is part of the City’s strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Located where Squalicum and Baker Creeks meet, this project: Correcting the City-owned fish passage barrier on Squalicum Creek is a high priority based on the City’s Fish Barrier Prioritization and will benefit ... Read more

Padden Creek at 30th Street Fish Passage Improvement Project

An old culvert consisting of two metal pipes where a creek crosses under a road.

Project Overview The Padden Creek at 30th St. Fish Passage Improvement Project is part of a well-coordinated, strategic approach to fish barrier removal. This project will remove a City-owned fish passage barrier located where 30th Street crosses Padden Creek. Removing this barrier will make the crossing 100% passable for fish. This barrier is ranked as ... Read more