A presentation on a proposed project to construct two buildings in downtown Blaine – housing a new Blaine Public Library, commercial space and affordable and market-rate condominiums – is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29 at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street.
The presentation and Q&A session will be led by project spokesperson Paul Schissler, who owns Madrona Community Development, a Bellingham-based company consulting Kulshan Community Land Trust (KCLT) on the project. KCLT is an affordable housing nonprofit leading the project in partnership with the city of Blaine and Whatcom County Library System.
The two buildings would be located at the current Blaine Public Library and skate park site. The city has plans to rebuild the skate park in 2027 and is considering moving it to a new location.
Schissler unveiled the project design concept at the January 22 Blaine City Council meeting. An easterly building would be used for affordable and market-rate condominiums, while a westerly building would house condominiums, the new library and commercial space, where a childcare facility is envisioned.
Schissler has previously said he hopes 51 percent of the condominiums are sold at a discount, with market-rate condominiums partially subsidizing the affordable units.
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