Middle Housing Blog

Bellingham Embraces Progress: Parking Minimums Removed to Foster Housing Solutions

On January 13, Bellingham City Council voted to pass an interim ordinance to eliminate parking minimums for new residential developments. This bold move aligns with the city’s commitment to addressing housing affordability, reducing environmental impacts, and creating a more walkable, accessible urban landscape. Backed by Mayor Kim Lund and her Executive Order, and informed by…

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Bellingham’s Bold Move: Regional Lessons from Another City’s Housing Executive Order

On November 21, 2024, Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund issued an Executive Order (EO) to address Bellingham’s escalating housing crisis. The EO has 13 administrative actions and 3 legislative directives, all aimed at expanding housing options and addressing affordability in Bellingham. This directive focuses on diversifying housing options, streamlining permitting processes, and notably, eliminating parking minimum…

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City of Bellingham Housing Policy Roundup – August 2024

Bellingham is currently navigating several significant policy developments, each with the potential to shape the city’s future growth and infrastructure. Here’s a brief update on key policy discussions, along with opportunities for public engagement, where applicable: Parking Reform The Planning Commission is expected to review proposals for parking reform in late summer or early fall.…

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Press Release: Enter the Middle Housing Design Competition and win cash prizes!

  BELLINGHAM, WA July 1, 2024   The Whatcom Housing Alliance is thrilled to announce the launch of the Middle Housing Design Competition, where innovation meets community transformation! As the City of Bellingham begins to adopt Middle Housing, this competition aims to ignite dialogue about the importance of these diverse housing options, including townhomes, duplexes,…

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