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New incentives to entice Missoula developers to include affordable housing in projects

By Martin KidstonMay 25, 2022

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A suite of incentives intended to entice private developers to include income-restricted housing in their projects will soon be detailed in a new city policy, and they could be baked into new code as reform work begins.  Housing officials on Wednesday unveiled their efforts to establish a Voluntary Incentives Program as part of the city's housing policy. The incentives could … [Read more...] about New incentives to entice Missoula developers to include affordable housing in projects

Vision for $44M rec and creativity center wins approval from Missoula council

By Martin KidstonMay 24, 2022

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Calling it a door to the community, the Missoula City Council on Monday made official its adoption of a conceptual plan for a $44 million indoor recreation center proposed for McCormick Park. With a design in hand, backers of the project can now begin their search for funding and hope philanthropy will cover the cost. Accepting the plan doesn't commit the city to any funding … [Read more...] about Vision for $44M rec and creativity center wins approval from Missoula council

Missoula City Council brings Diversified Plastics into Scott Street renewal district

By Martin KidstonMay 24, 2022

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Less than a year after annexing a business into Missoula, the City Council on Monday agreed to bring it into an urban renewal district that encompasses much of the north side. Diversified Plastics requested both the annexation and invitation into the district, where the taxes it generates will be contributed to affordable housing projects on the district's eastern … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council brings Diversified Plastics into Scott Street renewal district

Missoula City Council considers funding recommendations for affordable housing efforts

By Martin KidstonMay 23, 2022

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While federal funding earmarked for local housing efforts has stayed relatively consistent over the past decade, inflation has reduced how far those dollars will go, housing experts said Monday night. Members of the City Council opened their public hearing on this year's allocation of Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds, both made available annually from U.S. … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council considers funding recommendations for affordable housing efforts

Missoula greenway wins funding for Russell crossing, Kent Avenue roundabout

By Martin KidstonMay 23, 2022

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Efforts to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians in a congested Midtown business hub received a funding boost that will calm traffic and make it easier to cross Russell Street once completed. The $305,000 project will also fill another gap in the city's effort to construct an east-west greenway extending from the University of Montana to Fort Missoula Regional … [Read more...] about Missoula greenway wins funding for Russell crossing, Kent Avenue roundabout

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