These are links to a subject I haven't taken the time to understand: "Waterfront Planning".
Planning and public comment periods are happening now. Thanks to Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham, WA Department of ECY, RESources,Wendy Harris, Tip Johnson, John Servais, and Dan McShane:
Tip Johnson
Notice of Defect http://www.nwcitizen.com/entry/notice-of-defect
Living Wage and Working Waterfront 101 http://www.nwcitizen.com/entry/living-wage-working-waterfront-101
Wendy Harris
Coming Soon to the Waterfront: More Dioxin and Toxic Waste http://www.nwcitizen.com/entry/coming-soon-to-the-waterfront-more-dioxin-and-toxic-waste1
Waterfront "Planned Action Ordinance" Limits Restoration and Public Input http://www.nwcitizen.com/entry/waterfront-pac-restricts-environmental-standards-and-public-input
Waterfront EIS Revised Without Public Process http://www.nwcitizen.com/entry/waterfront-eis-revised-without-public-process3
The Other Eight-Million Dollar Park Project http://www.whatcomwatch.org/php/WW_open.php?id=1537
Dan McShane
Many articles explaining economic, geologic, environmental, political aspects of Waterfront planning. Search his blog for these terms "ASB" or "Bellingham Bay" or "Waterfront" http://washingtonlandscape.blogspot.com
RESources
http://www.re-sources.org/programs/projects
City of Bellingham
http://www.cob.org/services/planning/waterfront/index.aspx
Port of Bellingham
http://www.portofbellingham.com/index.aspx?NID=524
WA Department of ECY
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/sites_brochure/blhm_bay/sites/bel_bay_sites.html
Upcoming Meetings in 2013
http://www.cob.org/services/planning/waterfront/index.aspx
March 21, 2013 - Planning Commission (Public Hearing)
7:00 pm - City Council Chambers (City Hall), 210 Lottie Street: This evening will be entirely devoted to public comments related to the Waterfront District Sub-Area plan and associated documents. Note: This meeting will be video-recorded for future viewing on BTV10.
March 28, 2013 - Planning Commission (Public Hearing)
7:00 pm - City Council Chambers (City Hall), 210 Lottie Street: This evening will be entirely devoted to public comments related to the Waterfront District Sub-Area plan and associated documents. Note: This meeting will be video-recorded for future viewing on BTV10.
April 11, 2013 - Planning Commission (Work Session)
7:00 pm - City Council Chambers (City Hall), 210 Lottie Street: Discussions regarding the issues raised by the public and the Commission during the hearings will be had at this time. A portion of this meeting will be devoted to transportation and utility related issues.
April 18, 2013 - Planning Commission (Work Session)
7:00 pm - City Council Chambers (City Hall), 210 Lottie Street: Discussions will continue on egarding the issues raised by the public and the Commission during the hearings will be had at this time. A portion of this meeting will be devoted to transportation and utility related issues.
