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Students present Cherry Street/SR 9 redesign emphasizing safety, managed retreat and buyout partnerships
Summary
Western Washington University planning students presented a Cherry Street/SR 9 redesign to the Sumas Planning Commission on June 9, 2026, recommending pedestrian- and vehicle-safety upgrades, flood-risk reduction measures, managed retreat options and partnerships — including a nonprofit to manage buyouts and rural transportation; funding sources were listed but not specified.
On June 9, 2026, Western Washington University planning students presented a Cherry Street / SR 9 redesign and policy recommendations to the Sumas Planning Commission focused on pedestrian and vehicle safety improvements, resilient economic development, flood-risk reduction and changes to land use. The studio presentation outlined survey findings, a phasing implementation plan and a set of implementation strategies that included proposed code revisions and partnerships to manage buyouts and rural transportation.
The students’ recommended strategies also included a managed retreat component and a list of potential funding sources by topic, according to the minutes. The minutes state the "information was well presented, and the students did an excellent job explaining the project." The presentation did not record a public Q&A or specific funding amounts in the minutes; details on funding sources and timelines were listed as topics to be pursued but were not specified in the record. The redesign directly concerns Cherry Street (SR 9) and potential measures to reduce flood exposure for properties and to improve multimodal safety for residents and businesses.
