Masterplan for waterfront ready for public scrutiny

After years of study and debate, the city and Port of Bellingham have released a preliminary draft master plan to guide redevelopment of 220 acres of waterfront industrial land.

The finished draft appears to contain few, if any surprises. Port and city officials have been discussing the emerging features of the plan at public meetings for the past year. Now, the formal draft is available for public review and a new round of public scrutiny.