Bellingham, Washington, USA

This study was an extended and focused public participation effort, educating communities on the principles and intention behind growth management planning, the trade-offs present when the ramifications of an urban growth boundary are taken seriously, the possibilities occurring in the face of rapid growth and the methods available to manage that growth in a manner that achieves the community’s objectives.

This process relied on community involvement. It relied on effective communication of the forum’s materials, and on our accurate interpretation of the community’s message. The study was led by our colleagues at Spokane based planning firm Studio Cascade.