Get Involved
Our Engagement Philosophy
The Our Missoula project will utilize continuous, relationship-based engagement that brings the whole community along. Our engagement approach focuses on three key areas. These areas are: collaborative education, sharing experiences, and building awareness of key issues. To achieve these goals, we are working to build meaningful relationships with community members that are based on trust and transparency.
We are engaging the community early and often throughout this process. There will be engagement opportunities during each of the six project phases that will range from small focus groups to large community-wide events. You can also expect to see the Our Missoula team at events around the city, at your organization's monthly meeting, and in other places throughout the community.
Attend an Event
Mark your calendar for upcoming events and join us to make your voice heard. See what's coming up and what events have happened below. If anyone attending a meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment, and it is crucial to understand and address any potential barriers that might affect participation. Please share anything that may impact your continued involvement; this can include, but is not limited to, childcare, transportation, parking, accessibility, language, or other circumstances.
Watch a Presentation
Our Missoula Community Advisory Group (OMCAG)
More information about the Our Missoula Community Advisory Group (OMCAG) is available on the About Our Missoula page. OMCAG meetings are recorded and available for viewing during or after they have been held. Visit the City of Missoula's Meeting Video, Agenda, and Minutes page to view upcoming and past agendas and recordings. Recordings of past meetings are also available on the City of Missoula's YouTube channel.
Public Meetings
Agendas and recordings of past presentations at public meetings, including Planning Board, City Council, and the Land Use and Planning Committee meetings, can be found on the City of Missoula Meeting Video, Agenda, and Minutes page. A list of past meetings related to the Our Missoula project can be found on the Our Missoula Resource Library page.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Just want to stay in the loop? Sign up for project updates on the right side of this page.
Have other questions or want to set up a 1-on-1 meeting with someone from the project team? Contact us using the information on the right side of this page.
Our Engagement Philosophy
The Our Missoula project will utilize continuous, relationship-based engagement that brings the whole community along. Our engagement approach focuses on three key areas. These areas are: collaborative education, sharing experiences, and building awareness of key issues. To achieve these goals, we are working to build meaningful relationships with community members that are based on trust and transparency.
We are engaging the community early and often throughout this process. There will be engagement opportunities during each of the six project phases that will range from small focus groups to large community-wide events. You can also expect to see the Our Missoula team at events around the city, at your organization's monthly meeting, and in other places throughout the community.
Attend an Event
Mark your calendar for upcoming events and join us to make your voice heard. See what's coming up and what events have happened below. If anyone attending a meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment, and it is crucial to understand and address any potential barriers that might affect participation. Please share anything that may impact your continued involvement; this can include, but is not limited to, childcare, transportation, parking, accessibility, language, or other circumstances.
Watch a Presentation
Our Missoula Community Advisory Group (OMCAG)
More information about the Our Missoula Community Advisory Group (OMCAG) is available on the About Our Missoula page. OMCAG meetings are recorded and available for viewing during or after they have been held. Visit the City of Missoula's Meeting Video, Agenda, and Minutes page to view upcoming and past agendas and recordings. Recordings of past meetings are also available on the City of Missoula's YouTube channel.
Public Meetings
Agendas and recordings of past presentations at public meetings, including Planning Board, City Council, and the Land Use and Planning Committee meetings, can be found on the City of Missoula Meeting Video, Agenda, and Minutes page. A list of past meetings related to the Our Missoula project can be found on the Our Missoula Resource Library page.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Just want to stay in the loop? Sign up for project updates on the right side of this page.
Have other questions or want to set up a 1-on-1 meeting with someone from the project team? Contact us using the information on the right side of this page.
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Tuesday, October 15: Presentation of the Draft Land Use Plan
Share Tuesday, October 15: Presentation of the Draft Land Use Plan on Facebook Share Tuesday, October 15: Presentation of the Draft Land Use Plan on Twitter Share Tuesday, October 15: Presentation of the Draft Land Use Plan on Linkedin Email Tuesday, October 15: Presentation of the Draft Land Use Plan linkTuesday, October 15, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GoodWorks Place, 129 W. Alder St.
Dinner and kids' activities provided!Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan! We are sharing the results of our collaborative community process through a series of public events and on the Our Missoula website. Learn how we got here, see what we came up with together, and share your thoughts. We want to make sure you understand what the Land Use Plan is and what it means for our community.
A land use plan is the foundational document that cities in Montana use to: highlight community priorities for future growth; put in place long-term land use strategies that aim to address the City's emerging issues and challenges; and align development rules and regulations with community priorities and City plans. It influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play.
At these community presentations, residents can expect to learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
While these events are hosted and managed by the City of Missoula, the Draft Land Use Plan represents the areas of the Land Use Plan boundary, which currently includes part of Missoula County. Staff invite city and county residents to participate. This is the last opportunity to learn about and comment on the Draft Land Use Plan before it begins the process for adoption.
There are multiple ways to learn and engage:
Community presentations: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
Drop-in review and discussions with City Staff: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
Online: The full draft Land Use Plan will be available for public review on the Our Missoula website. Look for an announcement next week for when this option will be released!
By calling: Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us.
See below for the full list of events!
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Wednesday, October 16: Drop-In Hours for the Draft Land Use Plan
Share Wednesday, October 16: Drop-In Hours for the Draft Land Use Plan on Facebook Share Wednesday, October 16: Drop-In Hours for the Draft Land Use Plan on Twitter Share Wednesday, October 16: Drop-In Hours for the Draft Land Use Plan on Linkedin Email Wednesday, October 16: Drop-In Hours for the Draft Land Use Plan linkWednesday, October 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library Cooper Room, 455 E. Main St.
Snacks and kids' activities provided!Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan! We are sharing the results of our collaborative community process through a series of public events and on the Our Missoula website. Learn how we got here, see what we came up with together, and share your thoughts. We want to make sure you understand what the Land Use Plan is and what it means for our community.
A land use plan is the foundational document that cities in Montana use to: highlight community priorities for future growth; put in place long-term land use strategies that aim to address the City's emerging issues and challenges; and align development rules and regulations with community priorities and City plans. It influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play.
At these Drop-In Hours, residents can expect to learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
While these events are hosted and managed by the City of Missoula, the Draft Land Use Plan represents the areas of the Land Use Plan boundary, which currently includes part of Missoula County. Staff invite city and county residents to participate. This is the last opportunity to learn about and comment on the Draft Land Use Plan before it begins the process for adoption.
There are multiple ways to learn and engage:
Community presentations: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
Drop-in review and discussions with City Staff: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
Online: The full draft Land Use Plan will be available for public review on the Our Missoula website. Look for an announcement next week for when this option will be released!
By calling: Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us.
See below for the full list of events!
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Monday, October 21: Presentation of the draft Land Use Plan
Share Monday, October 21: Presentation of the draft Land Use Plan on Facebook Share Monday, October 21: Presentation of the draft Land Use Plan on Twitter Share Monday, October 21: Presentation of the draft Land Use Plan on Linkedin Email Monday, October 21: Presentation of the draft Land Use Plan linkMonday, October 21, 2024
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library Cooper Room, 455 E. Main St.
Lunch and kids' activities provided!Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan! We are sharing the results of our collaborative community process through a series of public events and on the Our Missoula website. Learn how we got here, see what we came up with together, and share your thoughts. We want to make sure you understand what the Land Use Plan is and what it means for our community.
A land use plan is the foundational document that cities in Montana use to: highlight community priorities for future growth; put in place long-term land use strategies that aim to address the City's emerging issues and challenges; and align development rules and regulations with community priorities and City plans. It influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play.
At these community presentations, residents can expect to learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
While these events are hosted and managed by the City of Missoula, the Draft Land Use Plan represents the areas of the Land Use Plan boundary, which currently includes part of Missoula County. Staff invite city and county residents to participate. This is the last opportunity to learn about and comment on the Draft Land Use Plan before it begins the process for adoption.
There are multiple ways to learn and engage:
Community presentations: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
Drop-in review and discussions with City Staff: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
Online: The full draft Land Use Plan will be available for public review on the Our Missoula website. Look for an announcement next week for when this option will be released!
By calling: Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us.
See below for the full list of events!
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Wednesday, October 23: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan
Share Wednesday, October 23: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Facebook Share Wednesday, October 23: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Twitter Share Wednesday, October 23: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Linkedin Email Wednesday, October 23: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan linkWednesday, October 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library Cooper Room, 455 E. Main
Snacks and kids' activities provided!Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan! We are sharing the results of our collaborative community process through a series of public events and on the Our Missoula website. Learn how we got here, see what we came up with together, and share your thoughts. We want to make sure you understand what the Land Use Plan is and what it means for our community.
A land use plan is the foundational document that cities in Montana use to: highlight community priorities for future growth; put in place long-term land use strategies that aim to address the City's emerging issues and challenges; and align development rules and regulations with community priorities and City plans. It influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play.
At these Drop-In Hours, residents can expect to learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
While these events are hosted and managed by the City of Missoula, the Draft Land Use Plan represents the areas of the Land Use Plan boundary, which currently includes part of Missoula County. Staff invite city and county residents to participate. This is the last opportunity to learn about and comment on the Draft Land Use Plan before it begins the process for adoption.
There are multiple ways to learn and engage:
Community presentations: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
Drop-in review and discussions with City Staff: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
Online: The full draft Land Use Plan will be available for public review on the Our Missoula website. Look for an announcement next week for when this option will be released!
By calling: Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us.
See below for the full list of events!
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Monday, October 28: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan
Share Monday, October 28: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Facebook Share Monday, October 28: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Twitter Share Monday, October 28: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan on Linkedin Email Monday, October 28: Drop-In Hours for the draft Land Use Plan linkMonday, October 28, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library Cooper Room, 455 E. Main St.
Snacks and kids' activities provided!Join the City of Missoula to learn about the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan! We are sharing the results of our collaborative community process through a series of public events and on the Our Missoula website. Learn how we got here, see what we came up with together, and share your thoughts. We want to make sure you understand what the Land Use Plan is and what it means for our community.
A land use plan is the foundational document that cities in Montana use to: highlight community priorities for future growth; put in place long-term land use strategies that aim to address the City's emerging issues and challenges; and align development rules and regulations with community priorities and City plans. It influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play.
At these Drop-In Hours, residents can expect to learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
While these events are hosted and managed by the City of Missoula, the Draft Land Use Plan represents the areas of the Land Use Plan boundary, which currently includes part of Missoula County. Staff invite city and county residents to participate. This is the last opportunity to learn about and comment on the Draft Land Use Plan before it begins the process for adoption.
There are multiple ways to learn and engage:
Community presentations: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through a staff-led presentation followed by small group discussions with staff and neighbors. Presentations start promptly at the event start time.
Drop-in review and discussions with City Staff: Learn about the Draft Land Use Plan through printed materials and one-on-one discussions with staff. These are drop-in opportunities; come and go as you can, stay for as long as you would like.
Online: The full draft Land Use Plan will be available for public review on the Our Missoula website. Look for an announcement next week for when this option will be released!
By calling: Community Engagement Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells at 406-552-6221 or emailing brittnerwellsa@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Phases of Our Missoula
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Phase 1: Community Launch
Get Involved has finished this stageWatch a video of the Community Kickoff event on December 13, 2022 here.
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Phase 2: Define the Problem
Get Involved has finished this stageIdentify how our codes and policies fall short in addressing equity and community needs.
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Phase 3: Scenarios for the Future
Get Involved has finished this stageWhat could change look like for Missoula?
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Phase 4: Growth Policy Update and Future Land Use Map
Get Involved is currently at this stageAffirming our community vision.
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Phase 5: Development Code Update
this is an upcoming stage for Get InvolvedHow will Missoula get there?
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Phase 6: Adoption of Unified Development Code
this is an upcoming stage for Get InvolvedImplementing Missoula's vision.
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Community Engagement Specialist
Community Planning, Development & Innovation, City of Missoula
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Long Range Planning Supervisor
Community Planning, Development & Innovation, City of Missoula
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Senior Planner
Community Planning, Development and Innovation, City of Missoula