Project Topic: Urban Villages

Eldridge Bike Lane Pilot Project

Eldridge Avenue post-pilot conditions
The Eldridge Pilot Project added improvements along Eldridge Avenue from Broadway to Nequalicum, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The project involved removing street parking to install 5-foot wide marked bike lanes with 2-foot buffers, along with significant improvements to four pedestrian crossings. Project Status – May 2025: Based on post-project data showing ... Read more

Fairhaven Center Development

Map showing the Fairhaven Center development area at 10th Street and Mill Avenue.
Dominion Sustainability Development Corporation is constructing several new buildings in Fairhaven. The private development includes three buildings – one residential, and two residential and commercial – that will sit atop a large parking garage on the property at the northwest corner of Mill Ave and 11th Street, commonly called “The Pit.”  

Old Town Urban Village Development 

Map showing the location of developments in the Old Town district between the Downtown and Waterfront districts.
Several new developments are planned for the Old Town District. The private developments will be constructed through eight city blocks over the next 10 years. In all, they will provide approximately 500 new residential units in Old Town, and commercial space. 

Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.
Project Overview The Westside Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ES563) will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in 15 locations throughout Bellingham, primarily on the west side of town. The project includes improvements in the following areas: Project Status – November 2024 All improvements are complete. We are continuing to collect data and public input related ... Read more

West Illinois Multimodal Improvements

Aerial map showing red line along West Illinois
Project Overview The West Illinois Multimodal Project (ES561) added sidewalks to West Illinois and added and upgraded ramps to ADA standards. In addition, a small roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Meridian Street and West Illinois and the existing signal will be removed. Bike facility markings will be placed on Meridian, Illinois and ... Read more

Parkview Safe Routes to School

Group of school-aged girls crossing the street at a crosswalk
Project Overview The Parkview Safe Routes to School Project (ES560) will add key regional sidewalks on Coolidge, Indiana, Cornwall and Vallette Street along with improvements along West Illinois. The project will also add a flashing beacon and crosswalk at Vallette Street. This project improves pedestrian and driver safety along a route to Parkview Elementary School ... Read more
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