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MONTANA ARTIST GRANTS
Tinworks Art, a Bozeman-based nonprofit, provides welcoming and immersive art experiences for all members of our community. We nurture diverse artistic voices and support their creation of ambitious, thought-provoking works of art.

This year, Tinworks Art is offering grants to Montana artists in the amount of $10,000 each to support creative work in the region. These are intended to remove hurdles that confront practicing artists in our state. In addition to this financial support, each artist will receive a studio visit from the Tinworks Art curatorial team, consideration for the Tinworks Art 2021 summer exhibition, and a place in our 2021 series of public artist talks. As part of the 2021 cohort, artists are expected to participate in one outreach activity that benefits either K-12 education or an underserved community.

The intersection of Peach Street crossing Rouse Ave reopened with no dedicated bike facilities on either side of Rouse despite having four lanes for motor vehicles on each side. Interested or concerned community members have an opportunity to submit public comment related to this issue right now.  

EPA & DEQ Idaho Pole Superfund Site Update

On Tuesday, November 10, the City Commission will vote whether to provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 2055 (Agenda Item 4), which would create the Pole Yard Urban Renewal District to incentivize development off L Street between I-90 and the railroad. If passed, the Commission will have a second, final reading in the near future.

Tuesday October 27, the City Commission will cast their votes for Action Item 4, “to provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 2055 making legislative findings that creating the Pole Yard Urban Renewal District and adopting the Pole Yard Urban Renewal District Plan…” If passed, the Commission will have a second, final reading on the ordinance on November 10.

We are currently accepting nominations for the office of NENA Vice President

Nominations will be accepted now through Sunday, November 1. 

Members will then be emailed with a link that will direct them to a voting form on Monday, November 2. 

Please email nenabozeman@gmail.com with your nominations. 

After long delays due to Rouse St, the City of Bozeman is considering the approval for a trail that connects Wallace to Oak St and the Cannery District, as well as other planned trails. The City Commission will vote on, Tuesday, October 13.

The 20th Anniversary of the infamous PARADE OF SHEDS is TOMORROW, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2-5 pm!

The City of Bozeman is considering the creation of an Urban Renewal District (URD) at the Pole Yard area in northeast Bozeman, part of which was recently delisted as a federal Superfund site (due to contamination resulting from former wood-treating operations—click on "What are the Environmental Issues on this Site" for more info). The URD ultimately would help finance infrastructure like roads, sewer, water in this currently undeveloped site. The city's website has much more information here.

As we learned from City staff at the last NENA meeting, interest has already been expressed for a mixed-use development at the site. More information on the status of contamination at the site and restrictions on development can be found here.

NENA/Interneighborhood Council News

Important information about the ​COVID-19 virus in Gallatin County.

The NENA Spring Meeting has been CANCELLED due to the coronavirus recommendations limiting non-essential gatherings. We will reschedule as soon as it's safe and possible.

Come to the Story Mill Community Park grand opening: Saturday, July 20 | 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m
All activities are free and open to the public.

Come to a "meet & greet" with the project manager and construction engineer of the Rouse St. reconstruction project on July 16, 5-6 pm, at the Beall Park Center. 

NENA Spring Meeting 2019 MINUTES
 

In case you didn't see the print version our loyal volunteers handed out at every house in the neighborhood, here's an online version!

On Monday, March 25, the City Commission gave their unanimous approval for construction of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the Northeast Neighborhood. The project designer, Think Tank, has involved the neighborhood over the past three years in the development of the Cottonwood + Ida concept, which involves both residential and commercial spaces, with a percentage of the units set aside for those qualifying for affordable housing. Read the Bozeman Daily Chronicle article as well as the second presentation Think Tank gave to the neighborhood in February.

In the coming weeks there will be two final public events regarding the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE COTTONWOOD/IDA DEVELOPMENT?
(formerly the Edgerley miniature train property behind Misco Mill)
Come to a presentation update this Sunday, Feb. 24, 5:30 pm at the Beall Park Center

January Interneighborhood Council meeting minutes

The City of Bozeman is updating its Community Plan, which will guide future growth and development within the City over the next ten to twenty years. The Community Plan update engages the public in defining a shared vision for the future of Bozeman.

Hello neighbors. In this blog please find my notes from the interneighborhood council where I serve as the NENA representative. I highlighted areas where you can provide input and get involved. -Suzanne Held
 

From November 7 through 9 there will be three opportunities to give your feedback on draft proposals to update the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Disrtrict (NCOD), created in 1991 to protect neighborhood character, historic districts, and historic landmarks. Your input can help preserve our neighborhood!

Find out what's going on in the neighborhood!