Public Process

After a year of public process and planning the Downtown Master play was adopted by City Concil.

Two open houses were offered to gather public feedback, generate ideas, and define the vision for the project.

Design development happened with the help of a variety of stakeholders including: City engineering and streets, Army Corps of Engineers, Missoula storm water, Missoula Water, Downtown businesses, The Clark Fork Market, MDT, Missoula Parking Commission, Republic Services, North Western Energy, Missoula police and fire, Three Rivers Collaborative, and Caras Park vendors.  

Public outreach included discussions with residents of Clark Fork Riverside, The Wilma, and the Senior Center. Family design workshops took place at The Missoula Food Bank,  and Fall Family Fest.

The conceptual plan was revealed online on engagemissoula.com

Online Public comment period May 13th-June 1st.  

Public comments were incorporated into the plan and the design was developed further, and in more detail.

Planned Adoptions/Endorsements Include:

NRP&T Leadership Team

NRP&T Blue Ribbon Committee

Clark Fork River Market Board of Directors

DT Master Plan Team

Destination Missoula & TBID Board

Missoula Economic Partnership

MDA, BID & MDF Boards

MPC Board

Missoula Parks & Recreation Board

MRA BOard

Missoula County

Missoula City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing before voting on adopting the plan

The plan will be implemented in phases over time.  Some of the most immediate areas to be developed will coincide with already planned construction projects including the Higgins Ave Bridge re-decking project, as well as a new storm water infiltration gallery to help clean runoff from downtown streets.