Here’s a roundup of the construction activity happening around Bellingham
Here’s an update on construction projects happening around Bellingham. Let’s start with the “Remind me what’s happening at this spot I just noticed driving by the other day” department:
▪ At 1815 C St., construction is underway for a four-story apartment that will have 127 units. Nearby on 1513 E St. is a three-story, 16-unit apartment.
▪ In the downtown core, construction is underway for a four-story, 40-unit apartment at 1100 N. Forest St., near the YWCA. Nearby at 820 N. Garden St is a three-story triplex project.
▪ In the Fountain District, a four-story, 14-unit apartment is being built at 2518 Meridian St., while nearby at 2609 Meridian St. a four-story, 21-unit residential building is under construction.
▪ In the Irongate business park area, two two-story storage-unit buildings are being constructed in the 1600 block of Jill’s Court.
▪ On Lincoln Street near Fred Meyer, work is underway for a three-story storage facility.
▪ In Fairhaven a four-story, 30-unit residential building called Orca 2 is being built. It’s near the Mount Bakery cafe.
▪ At 500 32nd St., the building under construction will be home to 68 apartment units.
Here’s an update on projects that are going through the permitting process:
▪ Planned development, residential design review and critical areas permits were approved by the City View residential project at 4413 Consolidation Ave. The plans call for 106 three-bedroom units in three buildings in the Puget neighborhood.
▪ Design review permits were approved for five townhomes at 1309, 1311 and 1315 Lakeway Drive, near the 7-11 convenience store.
▪ A consolidated permit was approved for 48 residential units, including 24 townhomes, at 350 and 360 E. Bakerview Road, near Petco.
▪ A determination of non-significance was issued for the 50 tiny homes project that is going through the permit process. The project is for the undeveloped land at 195 E. Bellis Fair Parkway, near Winco.
▪ A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, for a new project at 403 N. State St., near Boulevard Park. The proposal is for five buildings that would consist of eight new townhomes. Details about the meeting, which is being held virtually through Zoom, can be found on the city’s website.
This story was originally published May 10, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
