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Redevelopment of the Former Library Block

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Latest Update:

An initial round of public meetings on this project occurred in the spring of 2024. The goal of this engagement was to review development priorities for the site that were included in the Downtown Master Plan. Results from the 2024 online survey and in-person event can be found under "Documents" in the menu on the right.

Development Team Selected to Lead Redevelopment

With help from the Missoula Economic Partnership (MEP), the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) and the City of Missoula selected Edlen & Co/deChase Miksis to redevelop the former library block (301 E. Main St). The team’s goals for the site align with the City and MRA’s goals for the site, including engaging local partners, developing new housing, activating ground floor spaces, and approaching building design with innovation and environmental sustainability in mind.

Background

In 2019, the Payne family donated the 300 block of East Main St, which includes the former Missoula Public Library building, to the City of Missoula. This generous donation of land created an opportunity for the City of Missoula to collaborate with partners to develop the block so that it meets community goals outlined in the 2019 Downtown Master Plan.

MRA and City staff evaluated and considered several development teams in 2023. Edlen & Co/de Chase Miksis selected and were introduced to City Council on August 16, 2023, and to the MRA Board at the August 17, 2023 meeting.

Throughout fall of 2023, the development team and MRA staff met with neighboring land owners and downtown stakeholders to better understand interests and hopes for the site. You can view the most recent PowerPoint presentation to learn more about the development team.

Upcoming Events:

We do not have any events scheduled at this time. Stay tuned and sign up to receive project updates by clicking 'Follow Project' on the right!

Latest Update:

An initial round of public meetings on this project occurred in the spring of 2024. The goal of this engagement was to review development priorities for the site that were included in the Downtown Master Plan. Results from the 2024 online survey and in-person event can be found under "Documents" in the menu on the right.

Development Team Selected to Lead Redevelopment

With help from the Missoula Economic Partnership (MEP), the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) and the City of Missoula selected Edlen & Co/deChase Miksis to redevelop the former library block (301 E. Main St). The team’s goals for the site align with the City and MRA’s goals for the site, including engaging local partners, developing new housing, activating ground floor spaces, and approaching building design with innovation and environmental sustainability in mind.

Background

In 2019, the Payne family donated the 300 block of East Main St, which includes the former Missoula Public Library building, to the City of Missoula. This generous donation of land created an opportunity for the City of Missoula to collaborate with partners to develop the block so that it meets community goals outlined in the 2019 Downtown Master Plan.

MRA and City staff evaluated and considered several development teams in 2023. Edlen & Co/de Chase Miksis selected and were introduced to City Council on August 16, 2023, and to the MRA Board at the August 17, 2023 meeting.

Throughout fall of 2023, the development team and MRA staff met with neighboring land owners and downtown stakeholders to better understand interests and hopes for the site. You can view the most recent PowerPoint presentation to learn more about the development team.

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Share Hi. Some feedback on the survey: I found it very general, and when considering each of the choices presented in the survey, my thoughts were always, "it depends." For example, how would I rank restaurants? It depends on the type of restaurant--i would rank a local burrito spot much higher than I would a pricey dinner spot that average Missoulians can't afford to eat at. Ditto for housing, retail and many of the other options presented. "It depends." So, I wouldn't put a ton of stock in the survey. Finally, the Downtown Master Plan was revised before COVID. I think many of Missoula's needs, desires (as well as the ability to pay for them) have changed since 2019. So, I would not restrict ideas for the development of this block to what is contained within the DMP. It simply isn't as relevant as it was then. Missoula has changed a lot in 4 years. Thank you. on Facebook Share Hi. Some feedback on the survey: I found it very general, and when considering each of the choices presented in the survey, my thoughts were always, "it depends." For example, how would I rank restaurants? It depends on the type of restaurant--i would rank a local burrito spot much higher than I would a pricey dinner spot that average Missoulians can't afford to eat at. Ditto for housing, retail and many of the other options presented. "It depends." So, I wouldn't put a ton of stock in the survey. Finally, the Downtown Master Plan was revised before COVID. I think many of Missoula's needs, desires (as well as the ability to pay for them) have changed since 2019. So, I would not restrict ideas for the development of this block to what is contained within the DMP. It simply isn't as relevant as it was then. Missoula has changed a lot in 4 years. Thank you. on Twitter Share Hi. Some feedback on the survey: I found it very general, and when considering each of the choices presented in the survey, my thoughts were always, "it depends." For example, how would I rank restaurants? It depends on the type of restaurant--i would rank a local burrito spot much higher than I would a pricey dinner spot that average Missoulians can't afford to eat at. Ditto for housing, retail and many of the other options presented. "It depends." So, I wouldn't put a ton of stock in the survey. Finally, the Downtown Master Plan was revised before COVID. I think many of Missoula's needs, desires (as well as the ability to pay for them) have changed since 2019. So, I would not restrict ideas for the development of this block to what is contained within the DMP. It simply isn't as relevant as it was then. Missoula has changed a lot in 4 years. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Hi. Some feedback on the survey: I found it very general, and when considering each of the choices presented in the survey, my thoughts were always, "it depends." For example, how would I rank restaurants? It depends on the type of restaurant--i would rank a local burrito spot much higher than I would a pricey dinner spot that average Missoulians can't afford to eat at. Ditto for housing, retail and many of the other options presented. "It depends." So, I wouldn't put a ton of stock in the survey. Finally, the Downtown Master Plan was revised before COVID. I think many of Missoula's needs, desires (as well as the ability to pay for them) have changed since 2019. So, I would not restrict ideas for the development of this block to what is contained within the DMP. It simply isn't as relevant as it was then. Missoula has changed a lot in 4 years. Thank you. link

Hi. Some feedback on the survey: I found it very general, and when considering each of the choices presented in the survey, my thoughts were always, "it depends." For example, how would I rank restaurants? It depends on the type of restaurant--i would rank a local burrito spot much higher than I would a pricey dinner spot that average Missoulians can't afford to eat at. Ditto for housing, retail and many of the other options presented. "It depends." So, I wouldn't put a ton of stock in the survey. Finally, the Downtown Master Plan was revised before COVID. I think many of Missoula's needs, desires (as well as the ability to pay for them) have changed since 2019. So, I would not restrict ideas for the development of this block to what is contained within the DMP. It simply isn't as relevant as it was then. Missoula has changed a lot in 4 years. Thank you.

MTBison asked about 1 year ago

Hello!
Thank you very much for your comments and thoughts on the survey. I have passed your ideas over to the development team for consideration.
Warm regards, Maci MacPherson

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