Since 2000, the
Downtown Bellingham Partnership has been the only organization
that unites
the diverse interests that define our city center. Through our
network
of members, we present a powerful voice for Downtown
Bellingham.
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Recognized Leadership:
The Partnership is
a strong voice for Downtown and an effective liaison between downtown
stakeholders and local decision-makers. As a central
clearinghouse for Downtown, the Partnership is the best source of
information on upcoming events, public policies, and
opportunities.
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We work to:
- Provide leadership in the development of public
policy that affects Downtown.
- Generate solutions to problems impacting the Downtown
environment.
- Ensure a strong connection between Downtown and the
waterfront.
- Develop design standards to enhance the urban
environment.
- Assist the Parking Commission in improving downtown
parking.
- Ensure that Downtown's important role in the economic
health of Whatcom County is widely understood.
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Bite of
Bellingham
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Downtown's vibrant atmosphere,variety
of attractions, and inviting appearance
make Bellingham a prime business location, visitor destination,
residential setting, and an important source of community
identity.
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The
Partnership works to enhance the Downtown experience by:
- Ensuring a clean and welcoming Downtown through our
Maintenance and Beautification Programs.
- Attracting thousands of year-round visitors to
downtown through the Partnership’s unique events: Downtown Art
Walks, Downtown
Sidewalk Sale, Bite of Bellingham, Downtown Sounds, and Downtown
Trick-or-Treat.
- Increasing customers to downtown businesses through
cooperative advertising campaigns, our visitor information station, and
such programs as Downtown Dollars, a year-round gift certificate
program that attracts new visitors and encourages recipients to explore
downtown’s variety.
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Downtown Sounds Alley
Concert
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