The Downtown Bellingham Partnership initiates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) projects to mitigate nuisance behavior, enhance usability of public spaces for pedestrians, and overall enhance the visual appeal of our downtown neighborhood.

**Lighting & CPTED**
**Projects**

Lighting projects enhance the perception of safety at night in strategic pedestrian corridors that connect directly to residential areas and points of interest. These investments are long-term and foster a high quality of life for residents & visitors.

Before & After Impact

The Downtown Bellingham Partnership believes in the power of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and works to program places and surfaces with intentional use, art, and lighting. In turn, vandalism and illegal activities are typically reduced in areas where these investments are made.