Missoula’s historic schools, churches and retail shops could find new uses under a streamlined approval process – with development incentives – approved earlier this month. Already, the new “adaptive reuse overlay” ordinance is drawing positive reviews from developers and property owners, as well as from historic preservation advocates. Overall, the new ordinance aims to … [Read more...] about Something old, something new: Missoula ordinance encourages reuse of historic buildings

Members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday began hearing a request to rezone 57 acres off Flynn Lane and amend the growth policy to allow a subdivision that aims to provide housing at a greater density with some commercial offerings. The property was planned and zoned as part of the Hellgate Meadows subdivision in 2002. But in the years since, needs and conditions … [Read more...] about With housing in mind, Missoula developers seek zoning change ahead of project

Assistance for homeless families and victims of domestic violence is several shovels of dirt closer to reality after the Missoula YWCA and the Interfaith Collaborative held a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday morning to launch construction of a new shelter at 1800 South Third Street West.  “Family homelessness is a significant issue in Missoula, and many families are … [Read more...] about Missoula YWCA, Interfaith Collaborative break ground for family shelter