For immediate release: March 14, 2024
Media contact:
Garrett McAllister, Gallatin County Community Development Manager
406-582-3130
garrett.mcallister@gallatin.mt.gov
Upcoming Gallatin County Future Land Use Map & Housing Strategy Public Engagement
Built on the vision and priorities for future land use established in the 2021 Growth Policy, Gallatin County is in the process of creating a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy, to guide future development while honoring the community’s desire to protect what it loves. This process will be continuously informed by public engagement, with an initial round of outreach in March 2024 and a follow-up round in the late summer/fall of 2024. Once developed, the FLUM will provide guidance for growth and development, and serve as the planning foundation for future zoning reform.
The public’s feedback during the development of the FLUM is critical to ensure future growth is managed in a way that supports the community’s vision. Residents are invited to join the Gallatin County Planning Department during the first round of outreach at one of four upcoming in-person meetings and one virtual meeting. Snacks and kid-friendly activities will be provided!
Tuesday, March 19 – 6-7:30 PM
Bozeman Public Library
Community Room
626 E. Main St., Bozeman
Big Sky Water & Sewer Office
561 Little Coyote Rd., Big Sky
Wednesday, March 20 – 6-7:30 PM
Gallatin Gateway Community Center
145 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway
Gallatin Conservation District
120 S. Fifth St., Manhattan
Thursday, March 28 – 6-7:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3V0Vip2
Meeting ID: 844 7667 6774
Passcode: 779586
Call-in number: 1-719-359-4580
At these meetings, folks can meet the project team, explore current trends, needs, and conditions, and provide feedback that will be used to inform this important effort. During the first phase of outreach the county is seeking feedback on the types of information collected to date, on the ground accuracy, and any questions or concerns that should be considered in the development of the FLUM.
For anyone unable to make the meetings, feedback can be provided by going to Envision Gallatin where folks can register for updates on project milestones, review and comment on the maps prepared to date, and read more about the project. Residents can also reach the Planning Department directly with questions and feedback by calling 406-582-3130 or by emailing the project team at envision@gallatin.mt.gov.
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