Phase 4 Legislative Process Has Begun
See Planning Commision meetings schedule and how you can get involved in the conversation. Find opportunities for commenting on materials for each chapter on our Bellingham Plan Chapters page.
Shape the Future of Our Parks
Take the Survey
Whether you’re into hiking, biking, picnicking, or simply enjoying nature by the water, let us know what you want for the future of Bellingham's parks and open spaces. Share your parks and recreation goals and priorities as we update the City of Bellingham's six-year Parks, Recreation, and Open Space plan.
>> Take the survey by March 2, 2025
Attend an Upcoming Open House Event
Please join us to share your parks and recreation goals, discuss project priorities through 2032, and learn how to be involved over the next year.
February 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cordata Park Pavilion (4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham)
February 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Park Pavilion (107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham)
Results From Past Digital Engagement Options
Summary of Proposed Changes - Provide Feedback Online
Get a quick overview of the most significant updates we are proposing for Bellingham's growth plan. Dig into individual chapters to see draft summaries and chapter details. Provide your feedback!
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Ideas for Housing Growth
Share your thoughts on a few approaches to how the City could grow the next 20 years.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Parking Considerations
What are the most important considerations to include alongside any changes to parking requirements?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Climate and Housing
Housing and climate are intertwined. Let us know how both have impacted you and what our community needs.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Bellingham Story
We want to hear what you love about Bellingham and what you hope for the future of Bellingham.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Safety Story
What does safety mean to you? In what context don't you feel safe in Bellingham?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Housing Story
Share your housing story and thoughts on what types of housing you would like to see more/less of.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Employment Story
Share your employment story.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Missing Middle-Scale Commercial Uses
Share your thoughts on where in the city middle-scale commercial uses are appropriate.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
The Ideal Urban Village
What uses should have less restrictions and what uses we should see more of in our commercial/building spaces, sidewalk spaces and street spaces in urban villages.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Community Changes and Trends
Consider some of the many ways in which our community is changing. Considering these and other changes in today’s world, how have your habits shifted as a result?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Neighborhood Considerations
What can we do to retain livable and vibrant neighborhoods?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Project Priorities
Share your big picture ideas on the map of where you would like to see change.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Reversing Inequities
Let us know what more we could be doing to address the diverse needs of everyone in the community.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Art, Cultural and Community Spaces
Share gathering spaces that are significant to you. Where are community spaces missing?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Healthy Food Access
Which type of healthy food access do you think our community needs more of?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
🔎 Join the Scavenger Hunt
Engage with Bellingham and Comprehensive Plan content while having some fun.
*** This activity has closed for public comment.***
💡 Take Part in a Self-led Virtual Open House
Learn more about the Plan and give feedback through this casual, 15-minute survey.
*** This activity has closed for public comment. Check back here later to see a summary of this and other activities from 2023!***
🏘️ Ways to Grow
Find out about different ways Bellingham could grow and let us know what you think of the options.
>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared
Phase 4 Legislative Process Has Begun
See Planning Commision meetings schedule and how you can get involved in the conversation. Find opportunities for commenting on materials for each chapter on our Bellingham Plan Chapters page.
Shape the Future of Our Parks
Take the Survey
Whether you’re into hiking, biking, picnicking, or simply enjoying nature by the water, let us know what you want for the future of Bellingham's parks and open spaces. Share your parks and recreation goals and priorities as we update the City of Bellingham's six-year Parks, Recreation, and Open Space plan.
>> Take the survey by March 2, 2025
Attend an Upcoming Open House Event
Please join us to share your parks and recreation goals, discuss project priorities through 2032, and learn how to be involved over the next year.
February 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cordata Park Pavilion (4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham)
February 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Park Pavilion (107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham)
Results From Past Digital Engagement Options
Summary of Proposed Changes - Provide Feedback Online
Get a quick overview of the most significant updates we are proposing for Bellingham's growth plan. Dig into individual chapters to see draft summaries and chapter details. Provide your feedback!
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Ideas for Housing Growth
Share your thoughts on a few approaches to how the City could grow the next 20 years.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Parking Considerations
What are the most important considerations to include alongside any changes to parking requirements?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Climate and Housing
Housing and climate are intertwined. Let us know how both have impacted you and what our community needs.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Bellingham Story
We want to hear what you love about Bellingham and what you hope for the future of Bellingham.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Safety Story
What does safety mean to you? In what context don't you feel safe in Bellingham?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Housing Story
Share your housing story and thoughts on what types of housing you would like to see more/less of.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Your Employment Story
Share your employment story.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Missing Middle-Scale Commercial Uses
Share your thoughts on where in the city middle-scale commercial uses are appropriate.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
The Ideal Urban Village
What uses should have less restrictions and what uses we should see more of in our commercial/building spaces, sidewalk spaces and street spaces in urban villages.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Community Changes and Trends
Consider some of the many ways in which our community is changing. Considering these and other changes in today’s world, how have your habits shifted as a result?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Neighborhood Considerations
What can we do to retain livable and vibrant neighborhoods?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Project Priorities
Share your big picture ideas on the map of where you would like to see change.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Reversing Inequities
Let us know what more we could be doing to address the diverse needs of everyone in the community.
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Art, Cultural and Community Spaces
Share gathering spaces that are significant to you. Where are community spaces missing?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
Healthy Food Access
Which type of healthy food access do you think our community needs more of?
>>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared.
🔎 Join the Scavenger Hunt
Engage with Bellingham and Comprehensive Plan content while having some fun.
*** This activity has closed for public comment.***
💡 Take Part in a Self-led Virtual Open House
Learn more about the Plan and give feedback through this casual, 15-minute survey.
*** This activity has closed for public comment. Check back here later to see a summary of this and other activities from 2023!***
🏘️ Ways to Grow
Find out about different ways Bellingham could grow and let us know what you think of the options.
>>This activity has closed for public comment, but click here to see what was shared
