Viking Development David Ebenal

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VIKING DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Premier waterfront property in the greater Seattle area of Bellingham, Washington
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2. Vision, Goals & Development Concept
Viking Development, LLC
A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction
3. Capability of Development Team
4. Proposed Transaction Structure
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Request for Proposals — Downtown Waterfront Redevelopment
Ms. Lydia Bennett,
Viking Development, LLC
A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Lydia Bennett
Business Development Director
Port of Bellingham
1801 Roeder Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
July 10, 2013
Please accept this letter as my sincere interest in working with The Port of Bellingham to purchase
Parcel 1 and 2 as specified in The Initial Development Opportunity and RFP Package solicited by
The Port of Bellingham on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013. Given the success of the rapidly expanding
Bellingham International Airport as well as the vision and goals set forth for the redevelopment of
the waterfront and presented by both The Port and City of Bellingham, now is the time to deliver a
dramatic and diverse development that will provide a unique and widely recognized waterfront
experience all while protecting and enhancing environmental, historic and cultural resources along
the waterfront.
This project is long overdue and I could not be more excited about my vision for an upscale, stylish,
grand hotel where form and function come together and meet the needs of today’s business and
leisure travelers while mixing first class amenities. Bellingham is a 90 minute drive north from Seattle
and a 25 minute drive south from the US/Canadian border along Interstate-5, which connects the
Canadian province of British Columbia to Washington, Oregon, California and Mexico. One of the
largest economic drivers is Bellingham’s close proximity to Canada where cross-border trade
provides a significant portion of Bellingham’s economic base. I intend to capitalize on this by
incorporating both Class A office buildings with mixed use for more of an urban feel.
Again, I would like to express my sincere interest and excitement to provide you with this
qualification packet and would very much like to be the master developer of choice for parcels 1 and
2 of this one of a kind, irreplaceable real estate on beautiful Bellingham Bay.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
David Ebenal
Viking Development, LLC
Managing Member
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2. Vision, Goals &
Development Concept
Create an international, family-oriented tourism destination with 4-season ambience and
functionality while improving pedestrian circulation, safety and enjoyment by:
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A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
PORT OF BELLINGHAM
Downtown Waterfront Redevelopment
Vision and Goals
REDEVELOPMENT VISIONS
`A DESTINATION”
• uevelopmg a Urand Hotel to link the waterfront and downtown Bellingham
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Marketing the new “Clean Ocean” transient marina and offering amenities, accommodations
and visitor moorage for transient boaters
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Develop the site and area as an “entrance” or “gateway” into Bellingham
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Develop “specialty” retail or “unique” retail experience
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Develop an appropriate mix of land uses as the economy demands
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Create a visitors information center and link with current trails, pedestrian walkways and
other methods of transportation.
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Assist with the creation and implementation of festival sites that complement the proposed
soft bank beaches, parks and marina.
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Develop interior public spaces like atriums that can be used during the fall and winter
seasons
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Create a single festival location that can be used year-round and connect to other
attractions/retail via enclosed walkways
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Establish a residential population base year round
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Develop appropriate mix of family-oriented recreational/entertainment/retail uses
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Encourage the development of Pedestrian Bridges and Esplanades and connect with
interurban trails
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Establish a comprehensive directional signage system geared to pedestrians and tourist
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facilities (baseball/soccer fields, basketball courts) for our youths day to day activities
• Preserve and enhance some existing architecture and attractions
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A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
`A UNIQUE FLNVIORNMENT”
The Bellingham Waterfront will provide interest and variety for visitors by including two distinct
water resources; Bellingham Bay and Lake Whatcom and the protection and enhancement of the
waterfront is a critical step in the redevelopment visions:
• Maintaining views and vistas to and from the bay and lake
• Establish and maintain public access to the waterfront
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• Develop new commercial/retail opportunities on the Port Site that complement the various
operations and regional draw of the area as well as the existing commercial in Downtown
Bellingham
• Develop new commercial/retail opportunities that create exciting, new riverfront ambience
• Market and promote the area as a unique international tourism experience and destination
GA1EWAY”
Situated on beautiful Bellingham Bay, it will function as a gateway to a full range of attractions,
services and amenities within the harbor, city and the region:
• Develop the two sites keeping in mind that the Bellingham Waterfront is a major
transportation and tourism gateway to Canada and the lower 49 States.
• Work with the Port to accommodate and assist if needed with the development of a
transient marina, boat docks and slops and boat launches to accommodate boaters
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• Establish and maintain public access to the waterfront
Viking Development, LLC
A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
`FUT ,T ,Y CONNECTED”
It will provide user-friendly, thematic and exciting linkages that connect attractions, services and
amenities to each other and to the surrounding neighborhoods:
• Accommodate eventual establishment of a village shuttle system and possible additional
ferry services
• Develop a bus shuttle system to move visitors from parking to attractions
• Establish village jitneys, carriage rides and even water taxis
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“IV/DELY RECOGNIZED”
It will be locally, regionally, nationally and internationally recognized as a unique resource and
attraction and will put Bellingham “on the map” as a tourist destination community for the
following reasons:
• Shipping Terminal
• Mixed-Use Neighborhoods
• Western Washington University
• Georgia Pacific Tissue Mill
• Proposed Cultural Events Center
• New “Clean Ocean” Marina
• Waterfront Parks & Public Access
• Pedestrian Bride and Trails
• New Marine and Industrial Jobs
• Visitor Moorage
• Public Beach Access
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• Develop an appropriate mix of uses
• Assist with the development and implementation of the new “clean ocean” marina
Viking Development, LLC
A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
`DRANIATIC AND DIVERS H”
It will contain dramatic and diverse built, historic and natural environments offering a wide variety
of attractions and amenities to a broad spectrum of residents and visitors:
• Establish appropriate village scale/massing for buildings (heights, facades broken up,
dormers, roof lines, building materials, narrow streets, sidewalks everywhere)
• Create buildings with window storefronts, awnings, and high scale signs and lighting
• Establish consistent public streetscape design theme with high scale details
• Work with The Port of Bellingham to allow public boat launches at appropriate locations
• Work with The Port to develop public beaches and improve attractiveness of existing
beaches along Bellingham Bay
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS
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To INCREASE regional tourism in Bellingham (develop regional tourism destination
attraction)
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To IMPROVE the image of Bellingham and IMPROVE the quality of life for all locals
(develop local use and enjoyment of resources and create/enhance family-entertainment)
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To T .F.VERAGE market-driven, private and/or tourism-related development and to
increase job creation (create a critical mass and variety of uses that build upon each other
and promote/encourage other investments).
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To PRUIECI’ and ENHANCE environmental, historic and cultural resources along our
waterfront (create/enhance a four-season destination attraction that builds upon the history
of the area).
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3. Capability of
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Development, LLC to pursue planning and development opportunities within the United States. The
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Capability of the Development Team:
Since 1980, David C. and Bonita Ebenal have owned and operated various companies which focus on large
scale construction projects and real estate development including planning, economic development, and real
estate development in both the public and private sectors. David and Bonita also participate in selected real
estate investment opportunities. The Ebenal’s are currently principals in a number of high profile
developments projects where they are responsible for property acquisition, development planning, and
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BONITA EBENAL
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Accountant
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The team is extremely well rounded, each member having distinct separate responsibilities!
David Ebenal
David Ebenal will be the lead development partner and managing member of the LLC. His primary
role will be entitlement, construction and development. His focus will be to work with his partners
(Port of Bellingham and City of Bellingham) to build an award winning building just as soon as
possible.
Bonita Ebenal
Bonita Ebenal will be the CFO of the organization. Bonita graduated from the University of
Georgia and majored in business accounting and has worked for the Georgia Department of Audits
as an auditor and currently owns and manages 37 LLC’s and various business ventures.
All of the team’s resumes are enclosed for your reading pleasure.
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companies which focus on large scale construction projects and
real
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development including planning, economic
development, and real estate development in both the public and
private sectors.
David C. Ebenal also participates in selected real estate
investment opportunities. Mr. Ebenal is currently a principal in a
number of hi.gh profile development projects where he is
and development opportunities within the United States.
DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Bellwether Gate – Bellingham, WA
The Bellwether Gate & Nautical Point Developments are nestled
between beautiful Bellingham Bay and the Bellingham Harbor.
David Ebenal has partnered with the Port of Bellingham to
acquire a long term land lease and develop four separate mixed
use buildings, underground parking garages and plenty of green
space.
Bellwether Buildings A, B, C are comprised of over
112,000 square feet and include a shared
61,840 square foot
underground parking garage. The Bellwether Buildings are over
90% occupied and include anchor tenants such as CH2M Hill,
Wells Fargo, General Services Administration
(GSA), Subway,
Wells Fargo Bank, Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant and numerous
other tenants. Bellwether Gate Building D is slated to begin
construction in the spring of 2013.
Waldron Young Building — Fairhaven, WA
Originally constructed in
1870, David Ebenal purchased the
Waldron Building in Historic Fairhaven and worked with various
municipalities and design review boards over a number of years
to bring this Historic Renovations to life. The Young Building is a
new 4 story brick building constructed on the parcel next door
and joined by a breezeway. Combined, these two buildings are
over 79,000 square feet and share a 36,000 square foot parking
garage. Owned and operated by David Ebenal, the Waldron Young
Buildings are comprised of more than 10 retail novelty shops, two
restaurants, and
28 high end residential condominiums, this
property is one of Fairhaven’s crown jewels.
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Fairhaven Heights- Bellingham, WA
The Fairhaven Heights Building is a mixed use building which
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Fairhaven Gardens – Bellingham, WA
The Fairhaven Gardens Building is a stylish European retail and
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residential building that was designed in three segments to give
the impression of three different buildings, adding to the old
village ambience of Historic Fairhaven. It’s award winning
exterior consists of a brick facade, pre-cast concrete window
dressings and French balconies. It features a unique “green roof’
design that can sustain plants, trees and grass, providing roof top
gardens for tenants to enjoy. The building has two levels of
underground parking and over 75,000 sq ft of space, including
10,000 sq ft of retail and 21 upscale condominiums.
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with great customer access and beautiful views of Bellingham Bay
from the Victorian style balconies and storefronts. Four spacious
and elegant condominiums are located above the retail space and
underground parking is provided below. Hallways, elevators and
the underground parking area are secured for owners and their
authorized guests. The building was built using heavy insulation
and electric heat pumps provide each unit with efficient heating
and cooling.
Bellingham International Airport Terminal Expansion
2001- Bellingham, WA
The Port of Bellingham was is dire need of more room. The Port of
Bellingham hired David Ebenal to enhance the exterior
appearance of their airport terminal and enclose an existing
open-air baggage claim area. This project involved extensive
exterior building envelope upgrades that included a new metal
roof, composite metal panel siding, veneer stone facing, wood
siding and a timber truss entry. The baggage claim remodel
required a 72 foot canopy extension increasing the claim area to
4000 square feet. The interior space required refinishing the
cement floor, interior painting and the relocation of the car rental
booths.
BUILDINGS DAVID EBENAL OWNS AND MAINTAINS
• Fairhaven Square – Bellingham, WA
• Fairhaven Heights – Bellingham, WA
• Waldron Young Building – Bellingham, WA
• Village Books Building – Bellingham, WA
• Bellwether Buildings A, B & C – Bellingham, WA
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31 Residential Homes – Bellingham & Seattle, WA
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35 Commercial Units
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Storage Facility with 273 Units – Bellingham, WA
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Education:
1982-1986
University of Georgia. Major in Business, Accounting.
1989-1993
Georgia State University. Masters in Taxation
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1998-Present
Ebenal General Special Projects Inc.
Responsible for accounting, project management, estimating, management of employees,
supervision of field personnel, setting policies, making all decisions regarding purchases profits,
signing contracts and checks.
Review plans for estimating. Manage field personnel. Meet with owners and architects. Review
submittals. Track all paperwork for project.
Oversee accounting staff.
100 % ownership
2000-Present—own and manage property under following LLC’s.
50% ownership
Huntco, LLC
Meridian Pacific LLC
35th Street LLC
Village Books Development, LLC
Fairhaven Investments, LLC
Frances Lane, LLC
2008-2010- own and manage Asphalt company, Associated Asphalt, Inc. (sold May 2010)
Responsible for accounting, management of employees, setting policies, making decisions
regarding purchases profits, signing contracts and checks
Review submittals. Track all paperwork for project.
Oversee accounting staff
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Education:
1982-1986
University of Georgia. Major in Business, Accounting.
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Ebenal General Inc.
Responsible for accounting, project development, planning.
1998-Present
Ebenal General Special Projects Inc.
Responsible for accounting, project development, planning
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Viking Development, LLC
A LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
PROPOSED TRANSACTION STRUCTURE:
The following are the key elements of our proposed transaction structure:
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Land area to be acquired:
Our interest is strictly a land purchase based upon agreed upon performance measure
with the City of Bellingham, Port of Bellingham and other shareholders.
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a. City / Port of Bellingham — Develop Streets, Parks and invest in the
aging infrastructure including rail, roads and bulkheads to bring them
up to modern standards and functionality.
b. Viking Development, LLC — Select various multifamily and
commercial projects to attract new residents and businesses to the
Bellingham Waterfront as the market dictates.
2.
Medium Term (3-9 Years) — Professionalize Service and Renovation and
Adaptive Re-use of Industrial Space.
a. City / Port of Bellingham – Explore ways to assist developers
through the use of various tools that may include financing and
zoning incentives, potential expansion of allowable uses, The Port of
Bellingham management strategies and other city actions.
b. Develop Grand Hotel, continue to develop multi-family with
emphasis on lower rent projects as well as continue commercial
development.
3.
Long Term (10+ Years) — Continue to densify and diversify the building
along Bellingham’s Waterfront and make it a widely recognized. Continue to
market The Bellingham Waterfront as a sustainable urban waterfront, and
increase the usage of its maritime assets.
c.
Purchase Price: We will pay Fair Market Value for all property sold or leased
d.
Earnest Money: We intend to negotiate a fair amount.
e. Timing and Transaction Commitment: Our desired closing date for all required
approvals is December 31, 2013.
f. Other: We have no other terms and conditions at this time.
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VIKING DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
P O. BOX 31548
BELLINGHAM, WA 98228
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
David C. Ebenal, Managing Member * Cell (360) 319-0898
* Email david@ebenal.com

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The Bellwether Gate C :David Ebenal

Bellwether Gate, Bellingham, WA

 

Bellwether Gate includes over 137,000 square feet of new structure development. Bellingham Gate was developed in 2006 by David Ebenal after several years of studying the overall potential of the Bellingham Bay waterfront. The primary focus included the Georgia Pacific site, Bellwether Peninsula and waterfront properties for environmental cleanup and growth. In March of 2006 after an extensive selection process, Summit Construction was selected as private developers by the Port of Bellingham for the Bellwether on the Bay Phase II development.

The Marina:
In June 2006, Georgia Pacific sold the property (valued at US$37 million) to the Port of Bellingham for $10 in exchange for assuming responsibility for the environmental cleanup of the property. The company retained a lease on the portion of the property occupied by the tissue mill operation until it closed down.

The Port and City of Bellingham are redeveloping 237 acres on Bellingham’s central waterfront that was formerly a pulp and tissue mill. A Master Plan has been approved to create a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with new parks and trails and thousands of new jobs. This large land area won’t change overnight; it will be redeveloped in phases over the next 40-50 years of investment and development before the project is completely finished.

The city and port have entered into a partnership to jointly clean up and redevelop the property, which is to be branded “The Waterfront District.” A general plan for the city’s waterfront was developed several years ago by the Waterfront Futures Group, and the new Waterfront Advisory Group has been convening to develop a more detailed plan focused on this particular site.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellingham_waterfront

Adding to this newly formed public-private relationship, the Port of Bellingham and Summit pledged to a working relationship to further establish the health risks of the Bellwether Peninsula. Special attention to intend, panorama passageways, public access, commercial-grade and public amenities was key to the success of the project.

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Bellwether Gate

The site has stunning opinions of Squalicum Harbor Marina and the San Juan Islands. Along with Bellingham’s potential growth and it’s healthy community, Bellwether Gate will add to Bellingham’s national acknowledgment as being on” Best Place to Live” list.

The neighboring Bellwether on the Bay already includes two mixed-use agency structures, a hotel, with a variety of eatery and retail stores. The first phase of those improvements set up in 1999. Today 40 firms operate on the peninsula. Bellwether Gate’s addition has brought new ebullience and sustainable development issues for the peninsula community.

” Join us and capture a new behavior to run, live and play on Bellingham Bay !”

Bellwether Gate, C, Bellingham, WA

 

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Lightcatcher Museum, Bellingham, WA

David Ebenal Building

Lightcatcher Museum

THE LIGHTCATCHER is a Children’s Museum in Bellingham, WA that was designed by Olson Kundig Architects.

It is named from its  spectacular, translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the sunlight.  David Ebenal Summit Construction was the general contractor on the project, which was managed by the city’s Department of Public Works.

 

 

From http://www.davidebenal.com/lightcatcher-museum-bellingham-wa/

Ebenal Services

Offering a wide selection of houses, apartments,
duplexes and condominiums for rent as well as storage units. Commercial space.

If you are interested in a property, you can call. Applications are required for all prospective tenants over age eighteen.  All persons residing in the unit must complete the application process.   use descriptions.

Commercial Suites Feature:

* Exposure to high traffic count estimated at    10,000 vehicles a day on Harris Street.
* Close proximity to upscale residential    neighborhoods: Edgemoor, Chuckanut, and    South Hill/WWU.
* Close to transportation center offering railway,
ferry and bus.
* Ample non-metered customer parking.
* High-speed internet.
* Interior common space professionally decorated
in Mediterranean design.
* Coppa’s, a new Mediterranean Bistro is on the
main floor.

CHESTNUT DOCK & BUILDINGS

601 W. Chestnut
Bellingham, WA 98225

Parcels available now

Call 360-738-1940 ext 11

Heavy industrial property located on Whatcom Creek Waterway in Bellingham Bay.  The property consists of 160 feet of dock, and 3 metal buildings consisting of
25,500 sq/ft of warehouse/office space.
Currently the property is being rented in small parcels.

From http://www.davidebenal.com/ebenal-services/

Ebenal Construction

In 1993, in the basement of their Bellingham home, David Ebenal and his wife Bonnie re-established the business originally started by David Ebenal’s father in the mid-1970s. Since then, family-owned Ebenal General has become a leading public and private contractor, with a focus on quality construction and historical preservation.
Ebenal Special Projects Inc. and Ebenal Homebuilders, LLC have completed many high-profile public and private projects, including the Squalicum Harbor Coast Guard Station, the Whatcom Museum for History & Art, the restored Waldron Building, Bellingham International Airport and numerous other commercial, residential, educational, mixed-use and non-profit properties. The Ebenal Group’s completed projects total between $40 and $70 million each year and the group is licensed and bonded up to $40 million.
Since its reincorporation, the Ebenal Group has expanded to include a full-service team of designer/builders, estimators, project managers, superintendents and field crew. The company consistently completes projects on time and within budget, with an attention to detail and period accuracy that has garnered accolades from architectural groups, historical societies as well as from satisfied clients and tenants throughout greater Whatcom County.

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Best Places in Bellingham

Whatcom Falls Park
Large rec area with gardens & streams
Sehome Hill Arboretum
Wooded area with an observation tower
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Exhibits devoted to electricity
Whatcom Museum
Regionally focused art, artifacts & more
Lightcatcher Museum
Mindport Exhibits
Science museum & learning center
Bellingham Railway Museum
Museum
Larrabee State Park
Bayfront camping & freshwater lakes
Lummi Island
Camping, hiking, cycling, whales, and kayaking

http://www.bestplaces.net/city/washington/bellingham

Bellingham is a coastal city in Washington State, near the Canadian border. It’s a port for ferries to Alaska. East is Mount Baker, a huge snow-capped volcano with ski runs. In the city center, the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention contains hands-on science exhibits. The Whatcom Museum showcases art, nature and regional history across 3 sites, including the Lightcatcher building with its curving, translucent wall.

25 Best Places to Retire-Forbes

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The Lightcatcher David Ebenal

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Lightcatcher Museum, Bellingham, WA

THE LIGHTCATCHER is a children’s museum designed by Olson Kundig Architects. The uniquely designed building is named for its focal point and most innovative feature — a spectacular, translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the sunlight.

The 42,000-square-foot-building integrates natural materials native to the region and is the first museum in Washington designed and registered to LEED Silver-Level specifications.

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