The Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District (BWPFD) was created in 2002 as a joint effort of the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County.  The BWPFD's mission is to fund a Regional Center and Cultural District located in downtown Bellingham that will increase economic prosperity and lay a foundation for further public and private investment in our community.  The initial component of the Regional Center, Phase I renovations to the Mount Baker Theatre, is complete.  In addition, the Regional Center includes, but is not limited to:

• Construction of all or a portion of the streetscapes;
• Design and renovation of existing space for Museum purposes;
• Design and construction of new Museum facilities;
• Acquisition of additional property for other components of the Regional Center;
• Construction of Phases II and/or III of the Mount Baker Theatre;
• Design and construction of one or more performing arts facilities; and
• Related parking facilities.