3 Fairhaven buildings are scheduled for construction through 2030

Utility relocating is underway for 3 new buildings – a residential and 2 mixed use (residential and commercial) – that will be located on property north of Mill Ave and west of 11th Street in Fairhaven. Dominion Sustainable Development Corporation of Bellingham is the developer of the project referred to as the Fairhaven Center.

City of Bellingham staff say they worked with the developer to ensure several items of public benefit were included in the project design, including on-site public parking, affordable housing and preserving access to the South Bay Trail. The city granted a variance allowing the buildings to be 4 stories tall, higher than the prior limit of 3 stories.

Phases of Construction (as provided by City of Bellingham as of January 5, 2026)

Phase 1 – Est. Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 

Activity	Estimated Timeframe	Potential Impacts
Utility work	Fall 2025 – Completion 1-1.5 years from start date	Limited impacts outside the project site Potential to close 10th Street parking occasionally and temporarily
Construction of the first building	Winter 2026 – Completion 1-1.5 years from start date	Trail will be closed between Taylor Dock and Fairhaven“Pit” parking will be removed from public use Possible disruption to parking on 10th Street for a limited portion of time
New trail will be constructed	Winter 2026 – Completion 1-1.5 years from start date	Trail closure

Phase 2 – Est. Summer 2026 through Winter 2028 

Activity	Timeframe	Potential Impacts
Development of underground parking garage and second building	Est. Summer 2026 – Winter 2028	Closure of street parking on Mill Avenue and 11th abutting the site Permanent closure of “Pit” parking

Phase 3 – Est. Late 2028 (or later) through 2029 or 2030  

Activity	Timeframe	Potential Disruptions
Development of third building	Est. late 2028 or later – 2029 or 2030	Parking on 11th Street may be temporarily impacted