Request for Interest: Pilot Parklet
Phase II-the quest for a new home
Sustainable Connections and the City of Bellingham are looking for a downtown business to host a parklet this summer. Downtown businesses are invited to submit information by April 15 expressing interest in adopting the existing parklet as an amenity to their businesses and for downtown pedestrians.
For more information on the RFI, contact Rose Lathrop at rose@sconnect.org or 360-647-7093 x107
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Art and Architecture
AHA! After Hours Art with Ross Chapin
Now through June 9th, the Lighcatcher is exhibiting Jim Olson: Art in Architecture. Jim Olson is one of the Northwest's most significant architects and designer of the Lightcatcher building. The Lightcatcher is open late every Thursday and admission is just $5! Don't miss this Thursday's AHA! After Hours Art with architect and author Ross Chapin.
Chapin will explain how Pocket Neighborhoods foster community while preserving the need for privacy. Pocket Neighborhoods are popping up across America. Sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (NWAIA), supported by Washington State Arts Commission.
Date: Thursday April 4th
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: Free with $5 Thursday admission/Members free
Location: Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street
WHATCOM MUSEUM AHA!
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Sustainable Connections is Hiring
Building Energy Project Advisor applications due April 3rd
Another great opportunity has opened up with the Energy Team at Sustainable Connections. The Building Energy Advisor will work closely with local businesses to help them realize their energy efficiency goals.
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The Future of Business Conference
Early bird deadline extended to April 5th
Gain hands-on tools for successful, sustainable business, including a delicious opening reception featuring local food and libations, a great line up of speakers and workshops, and did we mention ending the day with rootbeer/beer floats? Join your friends and associates for inspiration and smart business practices that will lead us to a sustainable local economy. Early Bird Rates  SC Members: $109 General: $129 Registration After April 5SC Members: $139 General: $169
Date: Thursday & Friday, April 25 & 26
Thursday 5:30-8pm at Depot Market Square
Friday 9am-4pm at The Leopold and other downtown venues
REGISTRATION
AGENDA & DETAILS
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Downtown raingarden project kick off event
Downtown businesses are invited to participate in the Downtown Improvement Gardens (DIG), a project designed to improve water quality in Whatcom Creek and add green spaces to part of the downtown core. Join the City of Bellingham for the kick off event and open house to learn more.
What are Downtown Improvement Gardens and Why?
The Downtown Improvement Gardens (DIG) intends to improve Whatcom Creek water quality by installing 36 raingardens in strategic locations downtown. The raingardens will help treat and infiltrate stormwater from over 90 urban acres that currently flows untreated into Whatcom Creek. DIG also creates attractive urban green spaces downtown, can enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, and helps protect sewer ratepayers' investments in the piped collection system.
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