Phase 1

Launching the Project

January 2003
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May 2003

• Convene Waterfront Futures Group
• Establish office and administrative staff
• Establish information systems:
  Notebooks, Website, Mailing List, Public notice and media
  announcements
• Solicit initial public input:
  Scoping sessions, scoping comments, white papers
• Conduct waterfront tours
• Report to Port Commission and City Council
• Develop group mission, strategic objectives, and working
  principles and the define the project’s scope
• Recommend project scope, budget, and timeline at joint meeting
  of Port Commission and City Council for approval

Phase 2

Education and Analysis

May 2003
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September 2003

• Identify and learn from community resources
• Research other waterfronts (mistakes and successes)
• Brainstorm waterfront development possibilities
• Listen to experts and guest speakers
• Gather and analyze information
• Solicit input from stakeholders and the community

Phase 3

Applying it to Bellingham

• Apply learning gained from Phases 1 and 2 specifically to
  Bellingham
• Anchor concepts to our waterfront areas
• Provide focus for action
• Solicit input from stakeholders and the community

Phase 4

Creating the Plan

• Develop a list of action items
• Determine entities who need to take an action
• Make recommendations, set mandates
• Audit actions against strategic objectives
• Create graphics and visuals to communicate the plan
• Solicit input from stakeholders and the community

• Issue a draft of proposed waterfront plan for public comment and review
• Submit proposed plan for formal review and vote by the City Council and Port Commission