Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula: Growth Policy Update & Code Reform project! We are excited to share that we will be releasing the draft Land Use Plan this fall. Before we do, we are providing the following opportunities to learn about the project, ask questions, and share your thoughts. With broad community involvement, Our Missoula will result in an inclusive vision for how Missoula will grow in the future and will guide critical changes in the code that the City needs to take to carry out that vision. If you have not had a chance to participate yet, this is a great way to learn about the Our Missoula project! These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like. Monday, September 23, 2024
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
University of Montana, University Center Room 225
Snacks and kids' activities provided! Wednesday, September 25, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Garden City Harvest, 1657 River Road
Dinner and kids' activities provided! If anyone attending a meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment, and it is crucial to understand and address any potential barriers that might affect participation. Please share anything that may impact your continued involvement. This can include, but is not limited to, childcare, transportation, parking, accessibility, language, or other circumstances. The Our Missoula: Growth Policy Update & Code Reform project, led by the Community Planning, Development, & Innovation Department (CPDI), is an extensive planning process that will work with the community to update Missoula's vision for future growth and to modernize the City's development regulations, one of the key tools for achieving this vision. Legislative Updates Impacting EngagementDuring the most recent legislative session, the State of Montana passed the new Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA). The MLUPA shifts the opportunities for public engagement surrounding land use and development to be during the planning and adoption of city land use plans and codes, rather than during site-specific developments. After the City's land use plan and land use regulations are adopted in compliance with MLUPA, many site-specific development projects will be reviewed administratively by the City. The scope of and opportunity for public participation and comment on site-specific development will be limited to the impacts of projects that were not previously identified and considered in the adoption, amendment, or update of the land use plan, zoning regulations, or subdivision regulations. This shift means that public participation during City planning processes, like the Our Missoula project, is critical to ensuring that community voices are heard during the development of the City’s land use policies and regulations. If you have questions, feedback, or want to get involved,
email Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us or call 406-552-6221. |
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Tell Us What You Think! Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
We want to hear from you! Missoula is submitting its end-of-the-year Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The City of Missoula receives grant funds annually from the United States Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds come through two separate funding streams: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The City awards these grant funds on a competitive basis to local projects that can address local and federal objectives, which include expanding the supply of housing available to low-income families and individuals, consumer housing programs, and supporting our homeless service providers. You can read and comment on our End of the Year Report on Engage Missoula here! Let us know: - Did we focus on the right projects?
- Are we supporting Missoula’s priorities?
By offering your feedback on the report and the programs we fund, you give HUD important context about our community and our housing priorities for future years! You can review the draft document on Engage Missoula. Public comments on the City’s proposed activities submitted by September 25, 2024 will be included in the final version of the annual CAPER submitted to (HUD). In addition to the report, you can watch a special presentation of the outcomes during the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024.
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Climate Solutions Week Returns!
Join us and Climate Smart Missoula for Missoula's second-annual Climate Solutions Week! Come together for a week full of events for all ages September 28 through October 6! Celebrate, learn, and engage in local climate solutions!
The City of Missoula will be part of several events, including a climate & codes coffee hour; EV planning sessions; solar workshops; and the main attraction, the Climate & Clean Energy Expo! The Expo takes place Saturday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Caras Park. The Expo will feature a talk from renowned climate activist Bill McKibben at 12:30 p.m.! Mark your calendars and get the full schedule here! |
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Learn About Heat Pump Water Heaters
at an Ice Cream Social!
Join us for an evening of cool treats and expert insights on heat pump water heaters, the most energy-efficient water heaters available!
Thursday, October 24
5:30 p.m.
Garden City Harvest Barn, 1657 River Road Speakers from Missoula Electric Cooperative, NorthWestern Energy, Electrify Missoula, and Comfort Ready Home will tell you about: - How heat pump technology can unlock huge savings.
- Qualifying for special rebates and incentives.
- Resources for installing and maintaining your heat pump water heater.
Plus, we’ll have free ice cream from Sweet Peaks Ice Cream. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Arrive on time to secure your spot! |
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