Regional Fire Authority Planning
City leaders have formed a committee that will create a plan for the structure and funding of a Regional Fire Authority to serve Bellingham.
Project Topic: Planning and Studies
McKenzie Street – Contaminated Site Cleanup Project
Background The site at 210 McKenzie Street, next to the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, is reserved for the facility’s long-term future expansion. Existing buildings on the site currently support maintenance and operations for the treatment plant. This property has a long history of soil and groundwater contamination. Since purchasing the site in 2006, the City has ... Read more
Post Point Emission Control Upgrades
Project Overview The Emission Control Upgrades Project (EU199) aims to enhance air quality controls for the incinerators at the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. This facility provides wastewater treatment services for the City of Bellingham through a series of advanced processes. Here, we treat and disinfect the liquid effluent before discharging it into Bellingham Bay. ... Read more
Silver Beach Neighborhood Rezone
The City is considering making changes related to multi-family properties in the Lake Whatcom watershed. The changes would affect certain multi-family zoning densities. City Staff also analyzed and proposed a recommendation to revise the impervious surface limits and stormwater management regulations pertaining to multi-family development and redevelopment.
East Bakerview Park Master Plan
The East Bakerview Park project will bring the first neighborhood park to the King Mountain and Meridian neighborhoods.
Lake Padden Recreational Assessment
Lake Padden Park is the jewel of the Bellingham Park system. This community park includes access to Lake Padden beaches, multi-use sports fields, an 18-hole golf course, dog park, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Through its mix of built recreational amenities and natural features, it plays an important role in providing outdoor ... Read more
