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Affordable housing, commercial part of planned South Ave. project

May 19, 2022
A team of local developers plan to construct 132 units of housing off South Avenue and the Missoula County Fairgrounds and reserve 20% of the rental units as affordable housing, according to plans presented Thursday.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle votes unanimously to form union
19-05-2022
The newsroom employees at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle have voted unanimously to certify the Yellowstone Newspaper Guild. It becomes the
More investors buying mobile home parks, leaving residents behind
19-05-2022
While many people own their mobile homes, they still have to pay rent for the land they sit on. When
Missoula approves temporary park lease for NW Energy substation project
17-05-2022
While the park wasn't the most ideal location, council members agreed, it was the only option that met the needs
United Way of Missoula laying plans for new childcare model, funding
16-05-2022
The United Way of Missoula County hopes to launch a pilot program that could help meet the region's need for
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority welcomes BNSF as member
13-05-2022
Burlington Northern Sante Fe joined the authority as an ex officio member, and since it serves as the primary host
Judge: Preapproval for NorthWestern Energy projects is unconstitutional
13-05-2022
A 2007 Legislative decision to allow NorthWestern Energy to get preapproval from the state to build new energy projects violated
City approves letter of intent to sell Scott Street property to Mountain Line
12-05-2022
At a price to be determined, the City of Missoula this week agreed to sell 3.5 acres of property to
Northside housing project still a go, but facing economic headwinds
12-05-2022
Plans to develop a residential community on nine acres off Scott Street continue to inch forward, though economic headwinds could
NW Energy to lease east Caras Park during substation replacement
12-05-2022
The city had slated Caras Park for redevelopment, regardless, per the Downtown Master Plan.
Retailers on edge over new supply-chain woes amid port labor talks
11-05-2022
The start of contract talks this week between terminal operators at West Coast ports and the powerful longshore union has
Housing advocates lining up behind Grant Creek zoning request
10-05-2022
While opponents of a zoning change to a lower Grant Creek property maintain their opposition for reasons widely expressed over
TDS makes official its plans to build fiber network in Missoula, Lolo
10-05-2022
After Missoula County accepted an application for a franchise agreement from TDS Telecommunications, the Internet service provider has made official
Missoula County eyes Wye for urban growth, but infrastructure will take time
09-05-2022
New zoning considered by Missoula County last week will limit the development potential of some large properties near the Wye,
Missoula Gives nets $1.2M for area nonprofits in annual event
09-05-2022
Nonprofits across Missoula and Hamilton raked in $1.2 million during this year's Missoula Gives community fundraising event, which ended on
Missoula County zeroes in on new zoning codes after 50 years
08-05-2022
Calling it the most significant land-use decision to come before the county in half a century, Missoula County commissioners on
Labor market hot streak continues as US adds 428,000 jobs
06-05-2022
Over the last three months, American employers have added an average of 523,000 positions per month. Last month’s payroll growth
Lines drawn in Grant Creek Village zoning request with housing at stake
05-05-2022
A Missoula developer is making a second attempt to change the zoning on a vacant parcel of land off Interstate
Herron's Landing subdivision nearing next two phases of construction
05-05-2022
Facing a statutory deadline, the Missoula City Council is expected to vote on the next two phases of a subdivision
Missoula City Council approves conceptual design for $44M recreation, creativity center
04-05-2022
Leaving the debate over funding for another day, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday approved the conceptual drawings for a
Missoula set to begin code reform to streamline growth, housing and commercial needs
04-05-2022
Citing growth pressure and the city's dire need for more housing, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday agreed to hire
Rising construction costs stall affordable housing projects, drive up market-rate rents
02-05-2022
For developers of market-rate apartments, it means charging higher rents. For those building rent-restricted projects using tax credits or other
County agrees to wage increase, contract extension for Missoula Correctional Services
02-05-2022
Missoula County has formally agreed to provide a wage increase to employees under Missoula Correctional Services and to extend its
Missoula airport delays opening of new terminal until June
02-05-2022
Just days away from the planned opening its new passenger terminal, Missoula Montana Airport officials have pushed operations back for
Public safety officers, field personnel reach union agreements with Missoula airport
28-04-2022
Public safety officers and the Missoula Montana Airport reached a bargaining agreement that's expected to cover the next four years
Missoula airport inks lease agreements as shift to new terminal nears
27-04-2022
The airport will lease its liquor license to Faber Coe & Cregg, which will include Black Coffee Roasters and KettleHouse
Missoula airport terminal set to open as carriers adjust routes amid pilot shortage
26-04-2022
With the new passenger terminal set to open at Missoula Montana Airport next week, airport officials are scrambling to get
Missoula receives green light to explore bike-ped conversion of Clark Fork River trestle
26-04-2022
Plans to convert the Clark Fork River railroad trestle near the Old Sawmill District into a pedestrian crossing could be
Elon Musk closes deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion
26-04-2022
The flirtation between Musk and Twitter ended with the industrial and technology entrepreneur agreeing to buy the company for $54.20
Missoula County to study new fee rates for Lolo water and sewer as growth pressure mounts
25-04-2022
A consultant hired by Missoula County will conduct a fee analysis for the Lolo water and wastewater utilities as it
Edgell Building plans condo project in downtown Missoula; demolition work approved
22-04-2022
A local developer won approval Thursday to demolish a vacant and dilapidated downtown property over safety concerns ahead of a
Mountain Line eyes $54M federal grant, MRA contribution in pursuit of new location
22-04-2022
As Mountain Line looks to increase service and transition to an all-electric fleet, it will need a new location and
New investors eye Missoula's Riverfront Triangle, master development on 'expedited timeline'
21-04-2022
A team of developers focused on the Mountain West said Thursday they plan to step into the Riverfront Triangle project
Lake County joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority as federal study kicks off
21-04-2022
The authority's momentum is well-timed with millions of dollars in federal funding earmarked for increasing long-distance passenger rail, such as
Anticipated Mullan BUILD project breaks ground
21-04-2022
Thursday marked the start of Missoula's $13 million housing and infrastructure project as crews broke ground near Camden Street on
Montana sees $72 million of spending in state from ‘Yellowstone’ TV series
21-04-2022
The report produced by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research showed that Montana’s economy with “Yellowstone”
Missoula Planning Board denies rezone for housing project in Lower Grant Creek
20-04-2022
The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday voted against a rezone request to increase the density of a project proposed
Design changes to Higgins leave MDT concerned as work on 4-lane bridge ends
20-04-2022
While plans for Higgins Avenue remain in the works, state transportation officials on Tuesday expressed concern over proposals to reduce
Housing experts: Missoula needs housing in all classes as supply lags, costs soar
19-04-2022
Vacancy rates in Missoula's rental market dipped below 1% in the first quarter of 2022 while the median price of
Citing risk, Missoula gives final approval to $479K loan for affordable housing project
19-04-2022
A soft-cost loan to a private developer to aid in the construction of a community land trust off Scott Street
Smaller Grant Creek housing project resurfaces, but still faces neighborhood opposition
19-04-2022
While a request to rezone a portion of Lower Grant Creek for more housing hasn't yet gone before the planning
Community volunteer, advocate of economic growth reappointed to MRA board
19-04-2022
A community advocate, volunteer and promoter of economic growth won another term on the Missoula Redevelopment Agency's board this week,
Missoula Council approves latecomer's fees for Mullan infrastructure costs
18-04-2022
The Missoula City Council on Monday unanimously approved development fees for the greater Mullan area, calling it the most equitable
Missoula's plans for second half of Scott Street property still undetermined as development evolves
18-04-2022
The second half of a 19-acre parcel purchased by the City of Missoula two years ago could still house the
NorthWestern plans $10M upgrade to downtown substation as Caras Park improvements play out
15-04-2022
With the first round of renovations to Caras Park set to end for the summer season, NorthWestern Energy plans to
Missoula City Council approves soft-cost loan to subsidize permanently affordable housing
13-04-2022
Calling it a risk intended to meet a growing need, most members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday approved
Missoula to provide Habitat for Humanity $190K from Affordable Housing Trust Fund
13-04-2022
With more questions that time allotted, members of the City Council on Wednesday approved $190,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust
Missoula County adopts new purchasing policy with goals on climate, equity
13-04-2022
Citing rising costs and changing values, Missoula County heeded the advice of its auditor on Tuesday and adopted several policy
Missoula set to consider development fees to recover Mullan-area infrastructure costs
12-04-2022
The City of Missoula looks to invest nearly $4 million to install the infrastructure beneath a network of new streets
Missoula council approves 20-lot Rattlesnake subdivision, but calls for density remain a moving target
11-04-2022
The Missoula City Council on Monday approved a 20-lot subdivision in the Rattlesnake neighborhood after several weeks of discussion over
State of Missoula: Housing, code reform and climate take center stage
11-04-2022
The broad-ranging discussion, which also touched on behavioral health and homelessness, marks and annual event that often lends insight into
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