Landscaping & Beautification
The City of Bellingham contracts the Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) to provide landscaping support in the city center. Parking revenues from Downtown metered street parking and the Commercial Street Parking garage are utilized to fund two year-round and one seasonal employee who work to plant and maintain flower beds and above ground planters with a focus on our neighborhood’s retail core. Further funding through donations to the DBP are used to purchase seasonal flower baskets to bring color to the delight of visitors and locals.
Flower Basket Fund
DBP’s Landscaping & Clean Team hangs and cares for 44 flower baskets from May-October that are funded entirely through community donations.
For $75.00 you can help the Downtown Bellingham Partnership bring color and vibrancy to Downtown Bellingham in 2024. The funds go towards the purchase and ongoing watering maintenance of the baskets.
This is a great way to give back to your community and enhance the beauty of our city! Visitors and locals alike love the look and feel that the flower baskets bring to our downtown. This strengthens our community pride and is good for the local economy as the baskets show we love and care for our neighborhood.
Partnership Service Area & Resources
Map of DBP Landscaping service area
See a problem within the service area or have a question? Email us at landscaping@downtownbellingham.com
City of Bellingham Divisions and Services
See Click Fix
View, report, and track non-emergency requests such as potholes and damaged signs.
Abandoned vehicle report – Report vehicles you suspect have been abandoned or are parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours.
Bicycle pedestrian improvement request – Suggest a bicycle or pedestrian improvement for streets, trails, or sidewalks.
Code violation investigation request – Report building, land use, and environmental code violations only. (Now accepted through SeeClickFix)
Encampment activity form – Report encampment activity for outreach and cleanup. (Now accepted through SeeClickFIx)
Police report –File a non-emergency police report online.
Stormwater incident report – Report incidents such as clogged storm drains, chemical spills, and more.
Whatcom Boat Inspection Program Hotline – More information on the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program.
Public Works – (360) 778-7900
Contact Public Works to report damaged infrastructure including tripping hazards and full garbage cans.
Parks Department – (360) 778-7000
Contact the Parks Department for Landscaping issues outside of the service area outlined above and for tree trimming and fallen branches.
Downtown Bellingham Discovery Tour
An opportunity to learn how the City is managing stormwater runoff and reducing water pollution into Whatcom Creek and Bellingham Bay.
Pressure Washing
Pressure washing removes pollutants from sidewalks. If not disposed of correctly, those pollutants can end up in our lakes, creeks, and Bellingham Bay. If you pressure wash, you must capture and collect all wash water and dispose of it. The City of Bellingham’s Natural Resource Division can help you to determine the best strategy, and have pressure washing kits available for local businesses and residents.
To borrow, contact: Aaron Burkhart – (360) 778-7961, or, Mark Joyner – (360) 778-7962.
Rain Gardens Information & Contacts