The City of Bellingham strives to support our local and regional economy in a variety of ways. Targeting specific neighborhoods for revitalization and redevelopment programs, providing funding to economic development agencies and organizations, creating great public amenities, and supporting tourism are just a few examples.
Bellingham's revitalized downtown is due in large part to the concentrated efforts of the city, working closely with the Downtown Renaissance Network and other partners to take actions outlined in the City Center Master Plan. Accomplishments thus far include new garbage cans, benches, public art, downtown landscaping, sidewalk improvements, and improvements to Maritime Park as well as the boardwalk along Whatcom Creek. More residential units are now located downtown due to increased private sector investment, and Depot Market Square is a huge downtown revitalization accomplishment.
The City also promotes Bellingham by funding arts and other organizations through two grant programs, the Tourism Promotion Fund, and the Municipal Art Grant Program.
Please visit the Waterfront Development Planning webpage for more information.
For more information, contact the Community Development Division.
