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Newcomers Research – Community Development | Montana State University

Newcomer Research – MSU Extension Office Who are the newcomers and why are they coming? People moving into Montana communities is nothing new. Newcomers have always replaced those that move away or pass away to stabilize or grow the total population of a community. The fast growth of Montana’s population has drawn our attention to …

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Q1 2022 Real Estate Market Analysis & Statistics

Single Family Year over year Q1 2022 single family home median sales prices continued to leap from Q1 2021 in all areas of the market. City of Bozeman median sales price accelerated by the smallest margin at 19%. Big Sky jumped 32%. Belgrade jumped 49%. Greater Bozeman area jumped 68% and Livingston jumped $46% for …

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Bozeman saw big population gains over first pandemic year | BDC

This isn’t shocking considering what has been happening in our market and the pressure on our area for housing. Bozeman saw big population gains over first pandemic year By Juliana Sukut Chronicle Staff Writer 3/24/2022 Kalispell and Bozeman saw some of the biggest population gains, driven by an influx of people moving in, from 2020 …

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Water and sewer board approves $6.5M addition to new plant | EBS

Water and sewer board approves $6.5M addition to new plant March 16, 2022 Posted By Bella Butler EBS The Big Sky County Water and Sewer District board broke out its checkbook at a March 15 meeting to approve significant cost increases for an addition to its new wastewater resource recovery facility, which has been under …

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City to discuss new direction for Bozeman housing policy | BDC

Changes could be coming soon to the UDC. City to discuss new direction for Bozeman housing policy By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 27, 2022 With changes to state law nixing a key part of its affordable housing strategy and an ever-intensifying market, Bozeman officials are planning to consider an overhaul of the city’s …

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Bozeman officials talk solutions for water problem | BDC

With a warming west and less snowfall, this is a big issue that we all need to consider how to solve. Bozeman officials talk solutions for water problem By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 16, 2022 With a looming deadline of 2033 — the year when Bozeman’s water demand could exceed its supply — …

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Project to extend Fowler Avenue in Bozeman heating up | BDC

More north south connectivity is possible with the project. Project to extend Fowler Avenue in Bozeman heating up By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 16, 2022 Plans to extend Fowler Avenue have been in the works for decades and are getting closer to fruition. Though the city is insistent that the project to extend …

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Airport surpasses 2 million passengers over 12 months setting new record | BDC

Bozeman is the 7th busiest airport in the region encompassing Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington. Wow! Airport surpasses 2 million passengers over 12 months setting new record By Juliana Sukut Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 11, 2022 The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field had about double the state population pass through its …

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BASE community center opens  |  EBS

An excellent addition to the Big Sky Town Center area. Much needed. BASE community center opens March 13 February 9, 2022 Explore Big Sky Big Sky Community Organization has officially announced the long-awaited BASE community center will open to the public on Sunday, March 13. BASE, Big Adventure Safe Environment, will be open to all …

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