Bellingham
Makerspace
With Jason
Caught and Woven by: Kosta Biros, Tyler Johnson, Jarad Barth, Melissa Ramirez
The first thing you notice when stepping into the makerspace is the small store with little trinkets and other items all created and donated from people in the shop. This instantly showcases the abilities of those who come to the Makerspace to connect and learn, as well as shows all the opportunities for creative freedom offered at the Bellingham Makerspace.
The Bellingham Makerspace is a place that offers materials and machines for creating, designing and building almost anything you can imagine. We discovered this business while researching non-profit organizations within Bellingham who focus on some of the sustainability goals. We then set up an interview with Jason, the Founder of the Makerspace and took a tour of the shop.
The main focus and goal of The Bellingham Makerspace is community. Everything is done with some kind of collaboration. People often come in with a goal of completing a solo project, and leave with a newfound sense of community and belonging.
The second image above is the wood working shop, the most popular part of the Makerspace. The majority of materials here come from donations from members of the community. Driving home the sustainability aspect of the Makerspace. Bellingham Makerspace tackles the ninth and eleventh Sustainable Development Goals through their community focused work and their sustainable donation process, fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation thrives.
SDGs
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development, helping to foster sustainable industries and enhance research and innovation.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Urban areas are growing rapidly. Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable is crucial to preventing negative environmental impacts and providing quality life for all residents.