Economy

•Sep 21, 2023

MTFP | Whitefish managing tourism, maintaining charm

“Everyone loves Whitefish and we just want to make sure it isn’t loved to death because we have a special community,” he said. “And this planning process is a great example of the community coming together to ensure that it does remain a special place.”

Community

•Aug 22, 2023

Shelby MT Mainstreet Webcam

Shelby Camber of Commerce Mainstreet Webcam

At MTFP - How the 2023 Legislature tried to tackle Montana’s housing crunch

Housing Zoning Legislature Local Government

•May 11, 2023

At MTFP - How the 2023 Legislature tried to tackle Montana’s housing crunch

lawmakers passed a host of pro-housing zoning measures — overcoming opposition from local government leaders and other critics who worry the resulting infill development could transform neighborhoods and overload existing sewer systems

Apr 23, 2023

NBC Montana - AirBnB Continues Growing in Montana

Airbnb officials said they’re seeing an increase in hosts across the Treasure State and the cities leading the way are Bozeman, Missoula and Billings.

Flathead Beacon - Flathead County growth slows

Housing Local Government

•Apr 15, 2023

Flathead Beacon - Flathead County growth slows

a range of economic factors have blunted the spike even as growing pains persist

Independent Record - Pro Growth East Helena to Quadruple Housing Stock Next Decade

Local Government Zoning Housing

•Apr 3, 2023

Independent Record - Pro Growth East Helena to Quadruple Housing Stock Next Decade

With major housing and commercial developments planned by Helena Area Habitat for Humanity and Billings-based Oakland Companies among others, the town stands to gain around 2,300 mixed-income housing units, a manufacturing facility and a new commercial district just south of U.S. Highway in the next two to three years