In 2007, residents from the Columbia, Cornwall Park, and Lettered Streets Neighborhoods launched an outreach and visioning initiative for the commercial area commonly known as the "Fountain District." The Fountain District encompasses the area of Meridian Street beginning at the intersections of Girard and Broadway at the southern end, and extending to Illinois at the northern end.
The City was able to initiate the Fountain District Urban Village Master Plan project in 2009 because the three neighborhoods were successful in engaging residents, property and business owners in the initial planning process. The project goal is to develop a master plan and development regulations for an urban village.
The
Bellingham Herald released an article on March 8, 2009 introducing the
Fountain District Urban Village.
"Focus Group" Design Brainstorming Sessions
The linked timeline provides an overall view of the project and includes milestones and tentative dates of completion. Opportunities for public comment are highlighted.
NOTE: Based on input gathered during the Spring 2009 public meetings, the project timeline will be altered to accommodate additional studies and "focus group" meetings. The Revised Project Timeline will be posted once it has been finalized.
