City considers MEP contract boost to support economic goalsCity considers MEP contract boost to support economic goalsOver the last five years, the Missoula Economic Partnership has emerged as one of the city’s strongest economic development arms.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Efforts to vet, redevelop old library block continueEfforts to vet, redevelop old library block continueThe development team continues to conduct due diligence on the property as it explores potential uses.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
City closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordabilityCity closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordabilityThe city is building a new incentives program to help certain projects achieve a greater level of affordability.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
MRA fails to approve downtown housing agreement; developers may pull plugMRA fails to approve downtown housing agreement; developers may pull plugIf approved, the agreement would be the first for-rent workforce housing project in Missoula to receive infrastructure subsidies under a new state law.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
MRA to craft policy around public funding for rental housingMRA to craft policy around public funding for rental housingA workforce housing project in downtown Missoula is set to move forward.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Downtown, Brooks Street transportation projects still in playDowntown, Brooks Street transportation projects still in playPlans to reshape the downtown transportation network and another geared toward Brooks Street remain on the horizon.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Missoula Mayor and Officials Break Ground on Housing ProjectMissoula Mayor and Officials Break Ground on Housing ProjectOver 90 homes will be built on a community land trust model.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
City approves bond, key agreements for Scott Street housing projectCity approves bond, key agreements for Scott Street housing project“This is a huge step forward to try and create housing that is greatly needed in Missoula.”Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
City readies contract for river access project at Caras ParkCity readies contract for river access project at Caras Park Plans to make further improvements to Caras Park and the downtown stretch of the Clark Fork River took a step forward on Wednesday.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Leasing at the Villagio slowed by ‘strict’ income complianceLeasing at the Villagio slowed by ‘strict’ income complianceOne of Missoula’s largest income-restricted housing projects remains less than 50% full.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Missoula workforce housing project lands $2.8M state bondMissoula workforce housing project lands $2.8M state bondEfforts to build workforce housing in Missoula got a big boost this week.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
City approves funding for Clark Fork River restorationCity approves funding for Clark Fork River restorationThe Missoula City Council this week approved allocating $1 million from the open space bond to stabilize the banks and create dedicated access sites.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current