Four proposals offered for a major waterfront project. See the details, vote for your favorite

The Port of Bellingham has received four proposals on what to do with the Boardmill building near Waypoint Park, reflecting a wide range of ideas that could dramatically change the look of the Waterfront District.

The proposals, which were obtained through a public records request, are currently being reviewed by a committee that includes Port of Bellingham staff as well as representatives from the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism.

The committee is in the process of gathering additional information about the proposals and doing reference checks, but expects to have the review completed by the end of July, said Elliott Smith, director of real estate and asset management for the port. Port staff plan to make a recommendation to the three commissioners at a Tuesday, Aug. 9, meeting.