Midtown Commons

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Update 5/29/26: On Monday, May 18, 2026, City Council approved the purchase and sale agreements and the development agreement.

Meeting schedule

MRA Board meeting — Friday, May 8, 2026, at noon, Hal Fraser Conference Room, 140 W. Pine St.
Status: Approved

Missoula Parks and Recreation Board meeting — Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Headwaters Conference Room at Currents, 600 Cregg Lane.

Status: Approved

Land Use and Planning Committee meeting — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St.
Action for consideration: Approve the purchase and sale agreement and the development agreement.

Status: Referred to City Council

City Council meeting — Tentatively May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St.
Action for consideration: Approve the purchase and sale agreement and the development agreement.

Status: Approved


The Concept

The Midtown Commons project will include a mix of housing types – townhomes, condos, rental apartments and single-family homes, the possibility of commercial development, a new 1.6-acre public park, connections to the Bitterroot Trail, new streets and sidewalks, street lighting, utilities, and landscaping in the right-of-way.

The development concept aligns with extensive outreach and public processes during the past two years, including

The project also draws on recommendations from Mayor Davis’ Task Force on City Lands Redevelopment, which calls for strategies that provide a clear, actionable approach for leveraging City-owned properties to meet near- and long-term community goals and deliver lasting public benefit.

The 13.5-acre Southgate Crossing is strategically located for potential connection to Brooks Street from South Avenue. The City purchased it last winter. It is a keystone property in the development of Midtown. The City’s involvement allows the City to invest in necessary infrastructure.

Update 5/29/26: On Monday, May 18, 2026, City Council approved the purchase and sale agreements and the development agreement.

Meeting schedule

MRA Board meeting — Friday, May 8, 2026, at noon, Hal Fraser Conference Room, 140 W. Pine St.
Status: Approved

Missoula Parks and Recreation Board meeting — Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Headwaters Conference Room at Currents, 600 Cregg Lane.

Status: Approved

Land Use and Planning Committee meeting — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St.
Action for consideration: Approve the purchase and sale agreement and the development agreement.

Status: Referred to City Council

City Council meeting — Tentatively May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine St.
Action for consideration: Approve the purchase and sale agreement and the development agreement.

Status: Approved


The Concept

The Midtown Commons project will include a mix of housing types – townhomes, condos, rental apartments and single-family homes, the possibility of commercial development, a new 1.6-acre public park, connections to the Bitterroot Trail, new streets and sidewalks, street lighting, utilities, and landscaping in the right-of-way.

The development concept aligns with extensive outreach and public processes during the past two years, including

The project also draws on recommendations from Mayor Davis’ Task Force on City Lands Redevelopment, which calls for strategies that provide a clear, actionable approach for leveraging City-owned properties to meet near- and long-term community goals and deliver lasting public benefit.

The 13.5-acre Southgate Crossing is strategically located for potential connection to Brooks Street from South Avenue. The City purchased it last winter. It is a keystone property in the development of Midtown. The City’s involvement allows the City to invest in necessary infrastructure.

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The Midtown Commons project is in the final design process and, as with all-in progress projects, not all information may be finalized or available at the time a question is asked. 

Staff from the City of Missoula will do their best to answer questions when information is available and create relevant FAQs. However, not all questions or comments can be addressed. 

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  • Share What is projected to be the price range of units for sale or rent in this development? on Facebook Share What is projected to be the price range of units for sale or rent in this development? on Twitter Share What is projected to be the price range of units for sale or rent in this development? on Linkedin Email What is projected to be the price range of units for sale or rent in this development? link

    What is projected to be the price range of units for sale or rent in this development?

    Mose asked 12 days ago

    The development will include a mix of housing types ranging from condominiums (studios and one- or two-bedrooms) to duplex townhouses to single family homes. In testimony to the City Council Land Use and Planning Committee on May 13, 2026, the developer said his goal is to sell two-bedroom condominiums for around $350,000, with the studio and one-bedroom condos being priced lower. He expects the duplex townhouses to be priced a little below or a little above $500,000, and the single-family homes priced between $550,000 and $600,000. At this point these are only estimates. Actual prices will not be set until the units are completed and on the market.

    Regards,

    Midtown Commons Project Team

  • Share When making a development plan it shows townhomes behind the buildings and eye views to an adult entertainment strip joint - wouldn’t it make sense to move these townhomes over by the Dixon/ Ernest Ave area by a natural park and keep business buildings by the back of huge warehouse type buildings and the adult entertainment strip joint? Swap the locations of these properties. Also it seems more cost effective for the natural park to remain and clean it up with walking trails through it vs the current proposed park placement. It seems the neighbors utilize this as a walking park for pets. It could be an official pet park area. Also due to the death of a disabled mentally ill man on the fringe of the natural park maybe the city can place a bench or memorial of all those in need of help. on Facebook Share When making a development plan it shows townhomes behind the buildings and eye views to an adult entertainment strip joint - wouldn’t it make sense to move these townhomes over by the Dixon/ Ernest Ave area by a natural park and keep business buildings by the back of huge warehouse type buildings and the adult entertainment strip joint? Swap the locations of these properties. Also it seems more cost effective for the natural park to remain and clean it up with walking trails through it vs the current proposed park placement. It seems the neighbors utilize this as a walking park for pets. It could be an official pet park area. Also due to the death of a disabled mentally ill man on the fringe of the natural park maybe the city can place a bench or memorial of all those in need of help. on Twitter Share When making a development plan it shows townhomes behind the buildings and eye views to an adult entertainment strip joint - wouldn’t it make sense to move these townhomes over by the Dixon/ Ernest Ave area by a natural park and keep business buildings by the back of huge warehouse type buildings and the adult entertainment strip joint? Swap the locations of these properties. Also it seems more cost effective for the natural park to remain and clean it up with walking trails through it vs the current proposed park placement. It seems the neighbors utilize this as a walking park for pets. It could be an official pet park area. Also due to the death of a disabled mentally ill man on the fringe of the natural park maybe the city can place a bench or memorial of all those in need of help. on Linkedin Email When making a development plan it shows townhomes behind the buildings and eye views to an adult entertainment strip joint - wouldn’t it make sense to move these townhomes over by the Dixon/ Ernest Ave area by a natural park and keep business buildings by the back of huge warehouse type buildings and the adult entertainment strip joint? Swap the locations of these properties. Also it seems more cost effective for the natural park to remain and clean it up with walking trails through it vs the current proposed park placement. It seems the neighbors utilize this as a walking park for pets. It could be an official pet park area. Also due to the death of a disabled mentally ill man on the fringe of the natural park maybe the city can place a bench or memorial of all those in need of help. link

    When making a development plan it shows townhomes behind the buildings and eye views to an adult entertainment strip joint - wouldn’t it make sense to move these townhomes over by the Dixon/ Ernest Ave area by a natural park and keep business buildings by the back of huge warehouse type buildings and the adult entertainment strip joint? Swap the locations of these properties. Also it seems more cost effective for the natural park to remain and clean it up with walking trails through it vs the current proposed park placement. It seems the neighbors utilize this as a walking park for pets. It could be an official pet park area. Also due to the death of a disabled mentally ill man on the fringe of the natural park maybe the city can place a bench or memorial of all those in need of help.

    Patti asked 28 days ago

    Hi Patti,

    Thank you for your comments. They will be shared with the Project Team. 

    Sincerely,

    Ashley Warren, Communications Specialist


  • Share I previously submitted this question, the answer was not found in the updated FAQs, as was referenced in the response from the city. It has been almost 1 month since I submitted the original question, please answer the question in a timely manner. Thank you. Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any Native members included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Facebook Share I previously submitted this question, the answer was not found in the updated FAQs, as was referenced in the response from the city. It has been almost 1 month since I submitted the original question, please answer the question in a timely manner. Thank you. Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any Native members included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Twitter Share I previously submitted this question, the answer was not found in the updated FAQs, as was referenced in the response from the city. It has been almost 1 month since I submitted the original question, please answer the question in a timely manner. Thank you. Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any Native members included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Linkedin Email I previously submitted this question, the answer was not found in the updated FAQs, as was referenced in the response from the city. It has been almost 1 month since I submitted the original question, please answer the question in a timely manner. Thank you. Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any Native members included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. link

    I previously submitted this question, the answer was not found in the updated FAQs, as was referenced in the response from the city. It has been almost 1 month since I submitted the original question, please answer the question in a timely manner. Thank you. Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any Native members included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was.

    Marygiuliani asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. 

  • Share Hello, I am submitting this question again. The answer was not found in the updated FAQs. It has almost been a month since I submitted the original question and I would appreciate a timely response. Thank you. In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Facebook Share Hello, I am submitting this question again. The answer was not found in the updated FAQs. It has almost been a month since I submitted the original question and I would appreciate a timely response. Thank you. In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Twitter Share Hello, I am submitting this question again. The answer was not found in the updated FAQs. It has almost been a month since I submitted the original question and I would appreciate a timely response. Thank you. In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Linkedin Email Hello, I am submitting this question again. The answer was not found in the updated FAQs. It has almost been a month since I submitted the original question and I would appreciate a timely response. Thank you. In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) link

    Hello, I am submitting this question again. The answer was not found in the updated FAQs. It has almost been a month since I submitted the original question and I would appreciate a timely response. Thank you. In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.)

    Marygiuliani asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. 

  • Share From a group of concerned citizens: With an already established need for a neighborhood park as found in the recent PROST study and increased density coming to Midtown, why is a larger park space not being prioritized? We have already heard the response that a 1.3 acre park is what a subdivision would have to put in and this is not even a subdivision. Would the city consider retaining ownership of a portion of the parcel for park and allow for a larger green space? Natural habitat exists on this parcel. Rather than "developing" a park, can the city retain and reserve some of the land as a nature preserve? If this proposed 1.3 acre park is too small for the neighborhood, where else will the city get more park space in Midtown? on Facebook Share From a group of concerned citizens: With an already established need for a neighborhood park as found in the recent PROST study and increased density coming to Midtown, why is a larger park space not being prioritized? We have already heard the response that a 1.3 acre park is what a subdivision would have to put in and this is not even a subdivision. Would the city consider retaining ownership of a portion of the parcel for park and allow for a larger green space? Natural habitat exists on this parcel. Rather than "developing" a park, can the city retain and reserve some of the land as a nature preserve? If this proposed 1.3 acre park is too small for the neighborhood, where else will the city get more park space in Midtown? on Twitter Share From a group of concerned citizens: With an already established need for a neighborhood park as found in the recent PROST study and increased density coming to Midtown, why is a larger park space not being prioritized? We have already heard the response that a 1.3 acre park is what a subdivision would have to put in and this is not even a subdivision. Would the city consider retaining ownership of a portion of the parcel for park and allow for a larger green space? Natural habitat exists on this parcel. Rather than "developing" a park, can the city retain and reserve some of the land as a nature preserve? If this proposed 1.3 acre park is too small for the neighborhood, where else will the city get more park space in Midtown? on Linkedin Email From a group of concerned citizens: With an already established need for a neighborhood park as found in the recent PROST study and increased density coming to Midtown, why is a larger park space not being prioritized? We have already heard the response that a 1.3 acre park is what a subdivision would have to put in and this is not even a subdivision. Would the city consider retaining ownership of a portion of the parcel for park and allow for a larger green space? Natural habitat exists on this parcel. Rather than "developing" a park, can the city retain and reserve some of the land as a nature preserve? If this proposed 1.3 acre park is too small for the neighborhood, where else will the city get more park space in Midtown? link

    From a group of concerned citizens: With an already established need for a neighborhood park as found in the recent PROST study and increased density coming to Midtown, why is a larger park space not being prioritized? We have already heard the response that a 1.3 acre park is what a subdivision would have to put in and this is not even a subdivision. Would the city consider retaining ownership of a portion of the parcel for park and allow for a larger green space? Natural habitat exists on this parcel. Rather than "developing" a park, can the city retain and reserve some of the land as a nature preserve? If this proposed 1.3 acre park is too small for the neighborhood, where else will the city get more park space in Midtown?

    GwenH asked 6 months ago

    We are continuing to add to our Frequently Asked Question. Please refer to the information posted there.

    Regards,

    -Midtown Commons Project Team 

  • Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, under section 5. Pubic Engagement, it states, "Developer shall participate in a public engagement process led by either the City or Developer, as mutually determined. The process shall align with established community expectations." What are the "established community expectations"? How were these developed and who were they developed by? What happens to the exclusive agreement if the established community expectations are not met? on Facebook Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, under section 5. Pubic Engagement, it states, "Developer shall participate in a public engagement process led by either the City or Developer, as mutually determined. The process shall align with established community expectations." What are the "established community expectations"? How were these developed and who were they developed by? What happens to the exclusive agreement if the established community expectations are not met? on Twitter Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, under section 5. Pubic Engagement, it states, "Developer shall participate in a public engagement process led by either the City or Developer, as mutually determined. The process shall align with established community expectations." What are the "established community expectations"? How were these developed and who were they developed by? What happens to the exclusive agreement if the established community expectations are not met? on Linkedin Email According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, under section 5. Pubic Engagement, it states, "Developer shall participate in a public engagement process led by either the City or Developer, as mutually determined. The process shall align with established community expectations." What are the "established community expectations"? How were these developed and who were they developed by? What happens to the exclusive agreement if the established community expectations are not met? link

    According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, under section 5. Pubic Engagement, it states, "Developer shall participate in a public engagement process led by either the City or Developer, as mutually determined. The process shall align with established community expectations." What are the "established community expectations"? How were these developed and who were they developed by? What happens to the exclusive agreement if the established community expectations are not met?

    Marygiuliani asked 6 months ago

    We are continuing to add to our Frequently Asked Question. Please refer to the information posted there.

    Regards,

    -Midtown Commons Project Team 

  • Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Missoula and Miramonte Companies, under Section 3. Terms and Milestones, it reads, "Incorporate the City's required public park and other elements (e.g. bike/ped infrastructure, affordable housing)." According to the most recent Development Proposal, there is no affordable housing element included. Was the exclusive agreement amended? If so, please provide the public with the amended agreement. If the agreement was not amended what is the city doing to make sure that the requirements outlined by the city in the agreement are met? on Facebook Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Missoula and Miramonte Companies, under Section 3. Terms and Milestones, it reads, "Incorporate the City's required public park and other elements (e.g. bike/ped infrastructure, affordable housing)." According to the most recent Development Proposal, there is no affordable housing element included. Was the exclusive agreement amended? If so, please provide the public with the amended agreement. If the agreement was not amended what is the city doing to make sure that the requirements outlined by the city in the agreement are met? on Twitter Share According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Missoula and Miramonte Companies, under Section 3. Terms and Milestones, it reads, "Incorporate the City's required public park and other elements (e.g. bike/ped infrastructure, affordable housing)." According to the most recent Development Proposal, there is no affordable housing element included. Was the exclusive agreement amended? If so, please provide the public with the amended agreement. If the agreement was not amended what is the city doing to make sure that the requirements outlined by the city in the agreement are met? on Linkedin Email According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Missoula and Miramonte Companies, under Section 3. Terms and Milestones, it reads, "Incorporate the City's required public park and other elements (e.g. bike/ped infrastructure, affordable housing)." According to the most recent Development Proposal, there is no affordable housing element included. Was the exclusive agreement amended? If so, please provide the public with the amended agreement. If the agreement was not amended what is the city doing to make sure that the requirements outlined by the city in the agreement are met? link

    According to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Missoula and Miramonte Companies, under Section 3. Terms and Milestones, it reads, "Incorporate the City's required public park and other elements (e.g. bike/ped infrastructure, affordable housing)." According to the most recent Development Proposal, there is no affordable housing element included. Was the exclusive agreement amended? If so, please provide the public with the amended agreement. If the agreement was not amended what is the city doing to make sure that the requirements outlined by the city in the agreement are met?

    Marygiuliani asked 6 months ago

    We are continuing to add to our Frequently Asked Question. Please refer to the information posted there.

    Regards,

    -Midtown Commons Project Team 

  • Share Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Facebook Share Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Twitter Share Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. on Linkedin Email Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was. link

    Hello, I previously submitted a question asking if there were any tribal members or Native Americans included in the conversation about this particular piece of land. The answer that I received says that they were included in documents created prior to buying this land. My question is if there were any included in the discussion of this particular piece of land after the city purchased it. If so, please include what their input was.

    Marygiuliani asked 6 months ago

    We are continuing to add to our Frequently Asked Question. Please refer to the information posted there.

    Regards,

    -Midtown Commons Project Team 

  • Share In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Facebook Share In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Twitter Share In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) on Linkedin Email In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.) link

    In the FAQs it states, “The City will sell the property to Miramonte Companies at full cost.” Annette Marchesseault echoed this in a recent Parks Committee meeting (12/10/25), “this is city owned land that we will be selling to a private developer.” In both of these statements, it indicates that this sale WILL take place. However, the sale has not gone before city council yet. Karl Englund MRA chair stated “We don’t buy or sell land without city council approval.” (11/10/25). Please explain how the FAQs and Annette can assert that the land will be sold when it hasn’t gone before city council. (This is a question, please answer it as such and post it publicly.)

    Marygiuliani asked 6 months ago

    We are continuing to add to our Frequently Asked Question. Please refer to the information posted there.

    Regards,

    -Midtown Commons Project Team

  • Share Were there any tribal members consulted about this land? If so, please describe how they were included and what input they gave about their desires for this land. In discussions with the city it sounds like the city plans to cut down the cottonwood grove that exists there. Is the city aware of the cultural/religious importance of cottonwood trees to the Blackfeet tribe? Is the city aware that historically colonizers would cut down or blow-up cottonwoods as a sign of cultural dominance and denigration of a religious entity? If so, how does the city justify cutting these trees down? (Please post my questions publicly, thank you.) on Facebook Share Were there any tribal members consulted about this land? If so, please describe how they were included and what input they gave about their desires for this land. In discussions with the city it sounds like the city plans to cut down the cottonwood grove that exists there. Is the city aware of the cultural/religious importance of cottonwood trees to the Blackfeet tribe? Is the city aware that historically colonizers would cut down or blow-up cottonwoods as a sign of cultural dominance and denigration of a religious entity? If so, how does the city justify cutting these trees down? (Please post my questions publicly, thank you.) on Twitter Share Were there any tribal members consulted about this land? If so, please describe how they were included and what input they gave about their desires for this land. In discussions with the city it sounds like the city plans to cut down the cottonwood grove that exists there. Is the city aware of the cultural/religious importance of cottonwood trees to the Blackfeet tribe? Is the city aware that historically colonizers would cut down or blow-up cottonwoods as a sign of cultural dominance and denigration of a religious entity? If so, how does the city justify cutting these trees down? (Please post my questions publicly, thank you.) on Linkedin Email Were there any tribal members consulted about this land? If so, please describe how they were included and what input they gave about their desires for this land. In discussions with the city it sounds like the city plans to cut down the cottonwood grove that exists there. Is the city aware of the cultural/religious importance of cottonwood trees to the Blackfeet tribe? Is the city aware that historically colonizers would cut down or blow-up cottonwoods as a sign of cultural dominance and denigration of a religious entity? If so, how does the city justify cutting these trees down? (Please post my questions publicly, thank you.) link

    Were there any tribal members consulted about this land? If so, please describe how they were included and what input they gave about their desires for this land. In discussions with the city it sounds like the city plans to cut down the cottonwood grove that exists there. Is the city aware of the cultural/religious importance of cottonwood trees to the Blackfeet tribe? Is the city aware that historically colonizers would cut down or blow-up cottonwoods as a sign of cultural dominance and denigration of a religious entity? If so, how does the city justify cutting these trees down? (Please post my questions publicly, thank you.)

    Marygiuliani asked 6 months ago

    Thanks for your question. 

    Many stakeholders from throughout the Missoula community, including Native Americans, have participated in public engagement for documents that established the goals for the Midtown Commons development. These include the Missoula Midtown Master Plan; the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Plan 2040, and the Our Missoula Land Use Plan 2045, among others.

    Arborists and landscape architects from the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation have assessed the species and health of trees on the Midtown Commons site. The dominant species are cottonwoods or Siberian elms, both of which are short-lived, weak-wooded species that present safety hazards in urban settings. The City is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and diverse urban forest which includes street trees, greenways, trail connections, and natural areas. Appropriate species of trees will be planted in the new park and in boulevards along new streets and trail connections in Midtown Commons.

    Regards,

    Midtown Commons Project Team

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