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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…

2010-07-16
Encouraging innovation a key to Whatcom's economic growth

An encouraging sign Whatcom County is pushing for a more vibrant economy is the amount of work being done to attract entrepreneurs to this area.

The Northwest Economic Council was recently awarded $99,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote the success of startup businesses…

2010-07-12
Bellingham's Old Town, Granary area touted for redevelopment

The first phase of waterfront development could begin in the Old Town area and extend southwest across Roeder Avenue into Port of Bellingham property that includes the Granary Building and surrounding area, according to a plan developed by James Long, executive director of the Bellingham Public…

2010-06-15
Bellingham waterfront plan calls for limited redevelopment in next few years

"A fairly small amount of waterfront redevelopment is expected to occur in the next four to five years as major changes wait on environmental cleanup and street construction.

That was part of the message that Port of Bellingham commissioners got at their Tuesday, May 18, meeting as…

2010-05-19
WWU details progress on waterfront

"Western Washington University's plans for waterfront facilities remain in the conceptual stage.

That was the message Tuesday, May 4, from President Bruce Shepard and Vice President Steve Swan, at a meeting of Western Crossing, a joint panel of university and Port of Bellingham…

2010-05-05
Western Crossing board meets, waterfront planning continues 2010-05-05
Port of Bellingham cancels meeting on executive director qualities

"A special Port of Bellingham commissioners meeting to discuss the job description and qualifications for a new executive director was canceled Monday, April 19, when only one of three commissioners showed up.

Port Commission President Jim Jorgensen said Commissioner Scott Walker had…

2010-04-20
Port offers glimpse of Bellingham waterfront development plan

"A draft waterfront master plan now in its final stages may include a few areas for 20-story buildings as well as early park development to provide some long-promised public access to the central waterfront.

On Tuesday, April 6, Port of Bellingham Environmental Director Mike Stoner…

2010-04-07
Port commissioners cautious on new director

"Port of Bellingham commissioners had little to say Monday, March 22, when they were asked to share their views of what qualities and skills will be important for the port's new executive director.

A Seattle executive search firm, Waldron & Co., has a $35,000 contract to…

2010-03-23
Port defends Bellingham's NOAA bid against attack by Oregon's Wyden

An Oregon Senator's accusations about environmental problems on the Bellingham waterfront are off the mark, Port of Bellingham Environmental Director Mike Stoner said Tuesday, March 9.

Stoner was responding to U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden's contention that…

2010-03-10
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