One month after a 400 unit apartment complex was approved for a low-income neighborhood on Missoula's Northside, the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday rejected a rezone request for a multi-family housing project in the Grant Creek neighborhood, where homes sell for nearly twice the price. Citing neighborhood opposition led by a lobby group, the board rejected on a 7-2 … [Read more...] about Planning Board scuttles Grant Creek housing proposal; some raise questions of equity

(KPAX) The University of Montana has decided to cancel its fall commencement ceremony. It's the second straight commencement Montana has had to cancel after the spring 2019 ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns as well. On Wednesday afternoon, the university sent an email to students alerting them of the decision. "Given the level of COVID-19 infection and … [Read more...] about UM cancels second straight graduation ceremony, this time for fall

A review of the old Federal Building in downtown Missoula could begin as early as next week as the city and county move closer to possibly acquiring the vacant facility. Missoula County on Tuesday approved an interlocal agreement between the two governments outlining cost share, management and other services as they gear up to begin due diligence. “The county will be … [Read more...] about City and county could begin due diligence on historic Federal Building next week

https://youtu.be/QfDK12Z-ufM (KPAX) Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Watson said the district is hoping to get a more accurate number of students who are actually returning to class with a new parental survey now underway. The district is trying to iron out the fine details of a plan to re-open classes in at least a hybrid model later this … [Read more...] about Missoula Public Schools asking parents how many students will return to class

The Missoula City Council on Monday swooned over an affordable housing project planned for the north side of Missoula before it goes to the state seeking tax exempt status. The $54 million project is funded by a combination of grants, public tax dollars, private funding and other sources. The city has contributed more than $2 million to make the project possible. “It'll … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council enthusiastically backs $54M tax exempt housing project