development

A vacant and dated property off Higgins Avenue and the downtown district may finally see redevelopment after years of planning, breathing new life into the Hip Strip and propelling the Downtown Master Plan.

Jon Simon and Helene Michael write, "If we want the Swan Valley to maintain its rural character and enjoy clean water and abundant wildlife, we'll need an enforcement mechanism (zoning regulations) to protect and conserve our beautiful valley."

A subdivision planned in Lower Miller Creek will have to address issues over water as the developer moves forward with early phases of the project.

It may take 20 years, but a new subdivision in the greater Mullan area will provide more than 670 new housing units, along with commuter trails and new street connections, when it's fully completed.

With changes to state law, Missoula County will remove impact fees from certain types of development and ask an advisory board to review any assessments to ensure they align with the county's development goals.

The Paisley Park subdivision is planned on 40 acres at the intersection of England Boulevard and Chuckwagon Drive.

Cities use impact fees as a tool to ensure new development pays its share of the cost of the services needed to support it.

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency's board of commissions recommended the acquisition last week and authorized the $1.3 million asking price.

After hearing several hours of testimony, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday determined that the Historic Preservation Commission erred in at least one finding when it denied the owner of a Fort Missoula property a demolition permit last year.

A consulting firm hired to create a redevelopment scenario for a city-owned parcel off Johnson Street unveiled its vision on Wednesday, one that includes a range of housing types across several income levels.