Register today with the City of Bellingham for a Middle Housing Neighborhood Walking Tour: Lettered Streets Neighborhood.

Explore the Lettered Streets Neighborhood, Bellingham's oldest neighborhood, with City Planning Director Blake Lyon and get a closer look at hope middle housing and architectural designs have shaped our city. As Bellingham considers legalizing middle housing again, to create a more affordable future, this event is your chance to learn, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation.

Event Highlights

🕰️Neighborhood History & Design: Dive into the design and development history of the Lettered Streets Neighborhood, constructed in the late 1890s and one of Bellingham's oldest neighborhoods. Discover the unique features that define it.

🏘️Future of Middle Housing: Learn how middle housing—like duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes—already exists here and how more of it can offer diverse, affordable options for all community members, aligning with our city’s future growth and housing needs.

🗣️Community Feedback: Let us know which housing types, design features, and neighborhood characteristics you think should influence Bellingham’s middle housing planning. Your input will help guide staff as they work to create more inclusive housing opportunities.

Learn more about middle housing through this video!

We'll begin the tour at the corner of B & Halleck Streets.