Events and Engagement Opportunities
Upcoming Open Houses - Provide Feedback In Person at a November Event
RSVP for one of three open houses we will host in November. Join us to provide feedback on the changes we are proposing and tell us whether they match what you want to see.
- November 14, 2024; 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Western Washington University Viking Union
- November 14, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Options High School Commons
- November 20, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Cordata Park Pavilion
While signing up is optional, it helps us a lot and ensures we have enough food for everyone.
About the Events
- During these open-house-style events, we will dive into overviews of each of the plan’s chapters. City staff will be there ready to answer your questions.
- You can stay for the whole thing, or just swing by for 15 minutes – whatever works for your schedule.
- Heavy appetizers will be provided
Engage Now Digitally!
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!
Play the Bellingham Boardgame
Boardgames are available to borrow, allowing you to dig into how you think Bellingham should grow over time. This is a fun way to get involved, and you can bring your friends to the party! Materials are posted on this page (at right on desktop, below on mobile) in case anything is missing/illegible from your game when you borrow it.
You can borrow the game through the library system or directly from staff. If you borrow it from staff, please return it to the Permit Center at City Hall (open Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am – 3:30pm / Wed 9:30am – 3:30pm) or contact staff at theBellinghamPlan@cob.org to connect. You can also find the boardgame at the following locations, to be played on site (not available to borrow):
- Lost Giants Cider
Once you have finished playing the boardgame, take a moment with your team to submit a photo of your board and (optionally) a few comments about your reasoning and experience playing the game.
Results From Past Digital Engagement Options
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.
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💡 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
