Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan Project
Project Summary
The City of Bellingham recently updated its Park, Recreation and Open
Space Plan (PRO Plan), a six-year plan that is part of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The PRO Plan analyzes the supply, demand and
need for park and recreation services and facilities within Bellingham city
limits and urban growth area.
This process was guided by a citizen steering committee made up of
members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Greenway Advisory
Committee, Planning Commission, Whatcom County Parks Commission, and
at-large citizen members.
Public Process & Adoption
The information collected from a survey, public and steering committee
meetings, along with input from neighborhood associations, Greenway public
input meetings in 2007, and North Bellingham Trail Plan public meetings and
a survey were used to develop the recommended capital facilities plan.
- A public workshop in February 2008 with approximately 60 people
attending
- Random sample household survey and web-based survey conducted by the
local firm, Applied Research Northwest
- A public open house and presentation of recommendations and survey
results in April 2008 with approximately 40 people attending
- City Council briefing on March 17, 2008 and work session on April 14, 2008
- May 19, 2008, City Council adopted a Resolution to submit this Plan
to the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office for grant funding
eligibility
- Planning Commission held three public hearings and a work session
and recommended approval of the Plan at their October 2, 2008 meeting.
- City Council held a public hearing on October 20, 2008 and approved
a
Comprehensive Plan amendment adopting the Plan on December 8, 2008
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