Midtown Commons

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Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis is pleased to announce that the City of Missoula is working with Miramonte Companies on a development plan for the City-owned Southgate Crossing property on Missoula’s southwest side.

The Concept

The initial concept includes housing and commercial development, along with a public park of approximately 1.3 acres. Neighbors in the area will collaborate in a public engagement process with Missoula Parks and Recreation and Missoula Redevelopment Agency staff to develop a concept design for the park, likely beginning in October. The new homes will include rental and ownership opportunities.

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.

The City has an exclusive agreement with Miramonte to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement and a development agreement.

Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis is pleased to announce that the City of Missoula is working with Miramonte Companies on a development plan for the City-owned Southgate Crossing property on Missoula’s southwest side.

The Concept

The initial concept includes housing and commercial development, along with a public park of approximately 1.3 acres. Neighbors in the area will collaborate in a public engagement process with Missoula Parks and Recreation and Missoula Redevelopment Agency staff to develop a concept design for the park, likely beginning in October. The new homes will include rental and ownership opportunities.

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.

The City has an exclusive agreement with Miramonte to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement and a development agreement.

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  • 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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

  • Share Could you please outline the plan for proposed development on a raw aerial image of the 13.5 acre parcel and upload it on this informational page? In the current image the developer provided, the 1.3 acre park seems a bit out-of-scale. The image also obscures the view of the land with colored blocking. A more raw visual would be really helpful. Thank you!!! on Facebook Share Could you please outline the plan for proposed development on a raw aerial image of the 13.5 acre parcel and upload it on this informational page? In the current image the developer provided, the 1.3 acre park seems a bit out-of-scale. The image also obscures the view of the land with colored blocking. A more raw visual would be really helpful. Thank you!!! on Twitter Share Could you please outline the plan for proposed development on a raw aerial image of the 13.5 acre parcel and upload it on this informational page? In the current image the developer provided, the 1.3 acre park seems a bit out-of-scale. The image also obscures the view of the land with colored blocking. A more raw visual would be really helpful. Thank you!!! on Linkedin Email Could you please outline the plan for proposed development on a raw aerial image of the 13.5 acre parcel and upload it on this informational page? In the current image the developer provided, the 1.3 acre park seems a bit out-of-scale. The image also obscures the view of the land with colored blocking. A more raw visual would be really helpful. Thank you!!! link

    Could you please outline the plan for proposed development on a raw aerial image of the 13.5 acre parcel and upload it on this informational page? In the current image the developer provided, the 1.3 acre park seems a bit out-of-scale. The image also obscures the view of the land with colored blocking. A more raw visual would be really helpful. Thank you!!!

    asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for your question. 

    The park on the concept site plan is dimensionally accurate at 1.3 acres. The developer is refining the overall site plan following the City’s zoning and engineering standards. A public design process is ongoing for park design.

    Regards,

    Midtown Commons Project Team

  • Share In a previously answered question, you stated that more than 9,000 community members participated in the planning of this design. This number was also quoted in a recent newspaper article which stated that there would be no more public input on this process. According to the city, it is required that the developer or the city engage in a public process (not one that only includes input on the park). Are you counting Engage Missoula as your public process? If so, can we have access to see the 9,000 comments that are from the public, so that the public has a chance to see what other community members want for this area? Can you make public overall themes from those 9,000 contributions? According to the midtown master plan there was a recommendation for the city to partner with affordable housing developers and/or other non-profits. The developer that the city chose is not an affordable housing developer or a non-profit, nor does the design plan have any affordable housing. Why isn't the city following indications laid out in the master plan and the socio-economic vulnerability assessment? How much money was spent on the creating the midtown master plan and the studies that it includes? Does this money get paid back to citizens if the city doesn't follow the indications of the studies? As the development plans have changed so much throughout this period of public input and since there has not been a chance for the public to give input on the most recent proposed development plan itself, is the city willing to allow public input on this now, as we finally know what the proposed design is? There have been many changes since the beginning discussions about this land. It is important to allow the public to have input now, as we are finally having access to more concrete ideas about what the city and developer plan to do with this land. Is the city willing to engage in a truly public and transparent process about our publicly owned land? My last questions is why the city is not willing to publish comments from citizens on Engage Missoula, if this is supposed to be a form of public participation? The city choosing to not post community members' comments discourages transparency and community conversation. If Engage Missoula is a platform that the city is including as a means for public outreach and public process then the public's comments need to be made public. on Facebook Share In a previously answered question, you stated that more than 9,000 community members participated in the planning of this design. This number was also quoted in a recent newspaper article which stated that there would be no more public input on this process. According to the city, it is required that the developer or the city engage in a public process (not one that only includes input on the park). Are you counting Engage Missoula as your public process? If so, can we have access to see the 9,000 comments that are from the public, so that the public has a chance to see what other community members want for this area? Can you make public overall themes from those 9,000 contributions? According to the midtown master plan there was a recommendation for the city to partner with affordable housing developers and/or other non-profits. The developer that the city chose is not an affordable housing developer or a non-profit, nor does the design plan have any affordable housing. Why isn't the city following indications laid out in the master plan and the socio-economic vulnerability assessment? How much money was spent on the creating the midtown master plan and the studies that it includes? Does this money get paid back to citizens if the city doesn't follow the indications of the studies? As the development plans have changed so much throughout this period of public input and since there has not been a chance for the public to give input on the most recent proposed development plan itself, is the city willing to allow public input on this now, as we finally know what the proposed design is? There have been many changes since the beginning discussions about this land. It is important to allow the public to have input now, as we are finally having access to more concrete ideas about what the city and developer plan to do with this land. Is the city willing to engage in a truly public and transparent process about our publicly owned land? My last questions is why the city is not willing to publish comments from citizens on Engage Missoula, if this is supposed to be a form of public participation? The city choosing to not post community members' comments discourages transparency and community conversation. If Engage Missoula is a platform that the city is including as a means for public outreach and public process then the public's comments need to be made public. on Twitter Share In a previously answered question, you stated that more than 9,000 community members participated in the planning of this design. This number was also quoted in a recent newspaper article which stated that there would be no more public input on this process. According to the city, it is required that the developer or the city engage in a public process (not one that only includes input on the park). Are you counting Engage Missoula as your public process? If so, can we have access to see the 9,000 comments that are from the public, so that the public has a chance to see what other community members want for this area? Can you make public overall themes from those 9,000 contributions? According to the midtown master plan there was a recommendation for the city to partner with affordable housing developers and/or other non-profits. The developer that the city chose is not an affordable housing developer or a non-profit, nor does the design plan have any affordable housing. Why isn't the city following indications laid out in the master plan and the socio-economic vulnerability assessment? How much money was spent on the creating the midtown master plan and the studies that it includes? Does this money get paid back to citizens if the city doesn't follow the indications of the studies? As the development plans have changed so much throughout this period of public input and since there has not been a chance for the public to give input on the most recent proposed development plan itself, is the city willing to allow public input on this now, as we finally know what the proposed design is? There have been many changes since the beginning discussions about this land. It is important to allow the public to have input now, as we are finally having access to more concrete ideas about what the city and developer plan to do with this land. Is the city willing to engage in a truly public and transparent process about our publicly owned land? My last questions is why the city is not willing to publish comments from citizens on Engage Missoula, if this is supposed to be a form of public participation? The city choosing to not post community members' comments discourages transparency and community conversation. If Engage Missoula is a platform that the city is including as a means for public outreach and public process then the public's comments need to be made public. on Linkedin Email In a previously answered question, you stated that more than 9,000 community members participated in the planning of this design. This number was also quoted in a recent newspaper article which stated that there would be no more public input on this process. According to the city, it is required that the developer or the city engage in a public process (not one that only includes input on the park). Are you counting Engage Missoula as your public process? If so, can we have access to see the 9,000 comments that are from the public, so that the public has a chance to see what other community members want for this area? Can you make public overall themes from those 9,000 contributions? According to the midtown master plan there was a recommendation for the city to partner with affordable housing developers and/or other non-profits. The developer that the city chose is not an affordable housing developer or a non-profit, nor does the design plan have any affordable housing. Why isn't the city following indications laid out in the master plan and the socio-economic vulnerability assessment? How much money was spent on the creating the midtown master plan and the studies that it includes? Does this money get paid back to citizens if the city doesn't follow the indications of the studies? As the development plans have changed so much throughout this period of public input and since there has not been a chance for the public to give input on the most recent proposed development plan itself, is the city willing to allow public input on this now, as we finally know what the proposed design is? There have been many changes since the beginning discussions about this land. It is important to allow the public to have input now, as we are finally having access to more concrete ideas about what the city and developer plan to do with this land. Is the city willing to engage in a truly public and transparent process about our publicly owned land? My last questions is why the city is not willing to publish comments from citizens on Engage Missoula, if this is supposed to be a form of public participation? The city choosing to not post community members' comments discourages transparency and community conversation. If Engage Missoula is a platform that the city is including as a means for public outreach and public process then the public's comments need to be made public. link

    In a previously answered question, you stated that more than 9,000 community members participated in the planning of this design. This number was also quoted in a recent newspaper article which stated that there would be no more public input on this process. According to the city, it is required that the developer or the city engage in a public process (not one that only includes input on the park). Are you counting Engage Missoula as your public process? If so, can we have access to see the 9,000 comments that are from the public, so that the public has a chance to see what other community members want for this area? Can you make public overall themes from those 9,000 contributions? According to the midtown master plan there was a recommendation for the city to partner with affordable housing developers and/or other non-profits. The developer that the city chose is not an affordable housing developer or a non-profit, nor does the design plan have any affordable housing. Why isn't the city following indications laid out in the master plan and the socio-economic vulnerability assessment? How much money was spent on the creating the midtown master plan and the studies that it includes? Does this money get paid back to citizens if the city doesn't follow the indications of the studies? As the development plans have changed so much throughout this period of public input and since there has not been a chance for the public to give input on the most recent proposed development plan itself, is the city willing to allow public input on this now, as we finally know what the proposed design is? There have been many changes since the beginning discussions about this land. It is important to allow the public to have input now, as we are finally having access to more concrete ideas about what the city and developer plan to do with this land. Is the city willing to engage in a truly public and transparent process about our publicly owned land? My last questions is why the city is not willing to publish comments from citizens on Engage Missoula, if this is supposed to be a form of public participation? The city choosing to not post community members' comments discourages transparency and community conversation. If Engage Missoula is a platform that the city is including as a means for public outreach and public process then the public's comments need to be made public.

    Marygiuliani asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    Staff has limited capacity to respond to all questions posted to Engage. 

    Your question may be answered in the project FAQs. 

    The next phase of the Midtown Commons project: presentation of a finalized site plan presented to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board and Missoula City Council. Both meetings are open to public comment. Dates - TBD

    If you would like to make a public records request, please do so here: Form Center • Request for Public Records

    If you would like to complete the Midtown Commons Park design survey, please do so here: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management. The survey will close December 15. 

    If you would like to contact Missoula City Council, you can do so here: Form Center • Contact City Council

    Regards, 

    Midtown Commons Project Team 

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