ONCD staff plans, manages and administers economic development, human services, downtown parking and facilities, tourism, housing and Mt. Baker Theatre functions of the City of Bellingham, as well as a variety of special projects. Many of the actions coordinated by the ONCD benefit the neighborhoods of the City of Bellingham. The mission of ONCD is to identify and, where appropriate, recommend the City s participation in public-private initiatives that meet identified community needs. ONCD focus of resources and public-private initiatives is on improving and expanding affordable housing choices, addressing human service needs and improving identified Bellingham distinct neighborhoods and downtown area.
Successful strategies require extensive citizen involvement.
Members appointed to the Community Development Advisory Board , the Tourism Commission , the Parking Commission and the Mayor s Neighborhood Advisory Board all use public input to identify community needs.