Knudsen cites housing prices in Helena for bill to increase legis
House Speaker Pro-Tempore Rhonda Knudsen cited Friday rising housing prices in Helena as reason to raise per diem rates an extra $39 for legislators’ lodging and meals.
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Planning Board backs Scott Street housing, commercial rezone
A parcel of city-owned land off Scott Street in Missoula went before the planning board this week, which recommended the City Council approve a rezone request needed to allow the project to build at the density sought in a number of plans for the area.
Small rezone leads Missoula planners longing for code reform
City planners this week said an increasing number of small infill projects will likely go before officials this year – a necessary step until Missoula completes and approves code and regulatory reform.
Housing, infrastructure dominated Missoula growth in 2022
With Missoula's dire need for more housing, it didn't come as a surprise over the course of 2022 as dozens of new projects popped up across the city.
Mixed-use housing, retail development in the works for Hip Strip
A group of developers released a sneak peek of a new mixed-use apartment complex near the Hip Strip this week, marking the latest project proposed for the downtown area.
Tax reform, housing and energy: City of Missoula, delegates lay out goals for 2023 legislative session
With the Legislature set to convene next week for the 2023 session, the City of Missoula and the region's team of delegates are gearing up for what they see as potential opportunities around housing and tax reform, and potential setbacks around constitutional meddling.
From polluted to prime, Missoula applies EPA brownfield funds to redevelop urban properties
Funding from the Environmental Protection Agency and revolving loans have helped the City of Missoula make progress in cleaning a number of contaminated properties for redevelopment – a process expected to achieve several large milestones next year.
Montana housing task force unveils recommendations for regulatory changes
One major idea is included in Gianforte’s budget proposal: using $200 million to support water and sewer infrastructure for new housing developments — and tying that funding to local governments encouraging more housing density.
Housing, industrial subdivision at Wye preparing for Phase 1 development
An industrial and housing development planned on 160 acres south of the Wye is ready to file its final plat for Phase 1, and will likely do so in February.
Colorado voters embraced affordable housing initiatives; advocates say Congress should too
Higher building costs, a shrinking supply of low-cost rental units and more people with higher incomes choosing to rent rather than buy are driving the increase in higher-priced rentals and corresponding decline in low-cost units.