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Small cities in America’s Mountain West are booming – The Economist

Amazing that The Economist, a publication out of London, UK has highlighted the growth and pressure on the Bozeman, Montana market. The Economist: Small cities in America’s Mountain West are booming Rocky Mountain metros are growing both despite and because of the pandemic United States Apr 10th 2021 IN 1871 WILLIAM JACKSON PALMER, a civil-war …

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BDC – Work remains to implement Bozeman’s new growth policy

The growth policy was recently revamped and adopted in Bozeman – the policy acts as a blueprint for future planning and zoning decisions as the area grows. Work remains to implement Bozeman’s new growth policy By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer 11-29-2020 The city commission passed a new growth policy earlier this month and set …

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BDC – Bozeman Commission approves growth policy, emphasizing density

Bozeman’s growth policy is the basis for future land development and development decisions in the city. This plan is adjusted every 10 years or so. The commissioners adopted a new plan just this week. Bozeman City Commission approves growth policy, emphasizing density By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 18, 2020 Bozeman city commissioners voted …

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BN: City asks state to increase current sewer capacity

With explosive growth, City of Belgrade may end up having to push development down the road City asks state to increase current sewer capacity they’re thinking they may only be able to issue another 60-100 building permits before they’re at their overage capacity unless the state grants another variance. The new treatment facility will not …

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EBS: Bozeman airport to open second concourse

This is super exciting news for our local airport – they’ve been busily preparing for increased growth. It’s been one of the strongest airports in the nation during the pandemic. Bozeman airport to open second concourse October 8, 2020 By Brandon Walker EBS STAFF BOZEMAN – Nineteen months after breaking ground on its new concourse, …

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BDC: Bozeman commission reviews growth policy

Our area is growing – and it’s complicated. Growth is going to happen whether it’s welcomed into the city policy or pushed outside of city limits. Bozeman is struggling with this right now as the commissioners review the draft growth policy. Bozeman commission reviews growth policy, considers priorities By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Oct …

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BDC – Planning Bozeman’s future: Land use map to guide future growth

As Bozeman grows, planning is growing with it. The Bozeman Community Plan being developed now is a guide for future planning decisions, especially around the perimeter of the existing city limits. Planning Bozeman’s future: Land use map to guide future growth By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer 8 hrs ago The city is getting feedback …

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BDC – Gallatin County moves forward on development plan to address growth

This is a big step towards continuity in planning and zoning efforts in the unincorporated county areas between Bozeman, Belgrade and Four Corners. Gallatin County moves forward on development plan to address growth By Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff Writer Jul 7, 2020 The Gallatin County Commission took a significant step Tuesday toward adopting a plan …

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City smashes record for dwelling units – Belgrade News

Belgrade is ‘going off’ – there is a ton of construction – it will be interesting to see what happens as city services are maxed. City smashes record for dwelling units Diana Setterberg, staff writer Feb 13, 2020 A record number of new dwelling units were added to Belgrade last year, but city officials don’t …

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