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See where we have been and what we are up to next.
The Bellingham Plan officially kicked off in July 2023. The project is divided into four phases. Each phase of the project will include opportunities for engagement with the broader community alongside technical work completed by City staff. Staff will compile summary reports after each phase, so check this page often to see what we have been up to so far and what is up next!
2023
2024
2025
Phase 1 Vision & Foundation
Phase 2 Growth Approach
Phase 3 Draft Review
Phase 4 Legislative Adoption
Project awareness + relationship building
Broad engagement: Visioning + Values
Listening sessions
Identification of conflicting issues
Focused engagement on identified issues
Round table discussions
Growth approach comparison
Review of draft language
Public open houses
Board & Commission feedback
Public comment
Planning Commission Recommendation
City Council Adoption
*Current phase
Phase 1 Events, Presentations and Activities:
Northwest Tune-Up Bike Festival
Downtown Sounds
Elizabeth Park and Boulevard Park Summer Concerts
Birchwood International Market
Noisy Waters Festival
Sunrise Rotary Club
Bellingham Farmers Market
Virtual Public Meeting
Public Open House at Options High School
Whatcom Housing Week
SeaFeast Festival
WWU Urban Planning Club
Association of WA Realtors
WWU Open House in Viking Union
Building Industry Association
Future Problem Solvers (7th & 8th graders at Fairhaven Middle School)
Bellingham High School Civics Classes
Sunnyland NH Association
Rotary Club "Future Bellingham" Presentation
Birchwood Elementary School
Housing Preference Statistically Valid Survey
Vision Survey
Student Survey
Open House Online Activities
Scavenger Hunt Online Activity
Phase 2 Events, Presentations and Activities:
Bellingham Plan Open House Events
February 22: Community Vision
March 6: Vibrant, Equitable and Welcoming Community
April 16: Housing Affordability
May 6: Student Event at Western
May 15: Economic Vitality
23 de Mayo: El Evento de Puertas Abiertas del Plan Bellingham en Español/May 23: The Bellingham Plan Open House for the Spanish-speaking Community
June 4: Housing Types and Neighborhoods
July 17: How We Will Grow
To see more information related to these events, visit our Past Events page.
See where we have been and what we are up to next.
The Bellingham Plan officially kicked off in July 2023. The project is divided into four phases. Each phase of the project will include opportunities for engagement with the broader community alongside technical work completed by City staff. Staff will compile summary reports after each phase, so check this page often to see what we have been up to so far and what is up next!
2023
2024
2025
Phase 1 Vision & Foundation
Phase 2 Growth Approach
Phase 3 Draft Review
Phase 4 Legislative Adoption
Project awareness + relationship building
Broad engagement: Visioning + Values
Listening sessions
Identification of conflicting issues
Focused engagement on identified issues
Round table discussions
Growth approach comparison
Review of draft language
Public open houses
Board & Commission feedback
Public comment
Planning Commission Recommendation
City Council Adoption
*Current phase
Phase 1 Events, Presentations and Activities:
Northwest Tune-Up Bike Festival
Downtown Sounds
Elizabeth Park and Boulevard Park Summer Concerts
Birchwood International Market
Noisy Waters Festival
Sunrise Rotary Club
Bellingham Farmers Market
Virtual Public Meeting
Public Open House at Options High School
Whatcom Housing Week
SeaFeast Festival
WWU Urban Planning Club
Association of WA Realtors
WWU Open House in Viking Union
Building Industry Association
Future Problem Solvers (7th & 8th graders at Fairhaven Middle School)
Bellingham High School Civics Classes
Sunnyland NH Association
Rotary Club "Future Bellingham" Presentation
Birchwood Elementary School
Housing Preference Statistically Valid Survey
Vision Survey
Student Survey
Open House Online Activities
Scavenger Hunt Online Activity
Phase 2 Events, Presentations and Activities:
Bellingham Plan Open House Events
February 22: Community Vision
March 6: Vibrant, Equitable and Welcoming Community
April 16: Housing Affordability
May 6: Student Event at Western
May 15: Economic Vitality
23 de Mayo: El Evento de Puertas Abiertas del Plan Bellingham en Español/May 23: The Bellingham Plan Open House for the Spanish-speaking Community
June 4: Housing Types and Neighborhoods
July 17: How We Will Grow
To see more information related to these events, visit our Past Events page.
Page last updated: 01 Nov 2024, 11:15 AM
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