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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!

The Community Development Department is in the process of reviewing the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and the Historic Preservation Program. The intent of this project is to evaluate and explore potential alternatives to the NCOD and a restructure of the existing preservation program to better meet today’s community needs as the result of rapid change since the NCOD was first created. The second round of public participation events will be held at various venues October 1-3, 2018.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL IN HELPING ENSURE THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD KEEPS ITS CHARACTER. 

I am your NENA representative for the inter-neighborhood council (INC), which "exists to give a voice to neighbors and neighborhood concerns and facilitate communication between the City and neighborhoods through a representative forum as an advisory board to the City Commission." Below are my meeting notes from our September meeting yesterday evening. These meetings are open to the public and are a great way to learn about what is happening in Bozeman and with the neighborhoods. Good neighbor day is coming and Pints With Planners and open meetings to learn about the proposed Bozeman Public Safety Center...see details below about how to be involved in our community.  Thanks, Suzanne Held

The City of Bozeman’s Community Development Division has announced several upcoming Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Review project community engagement events taking place October 1-3, 2018. These upcoming events will focus on presenting initial recommendations and soliciting community feedback, a result of the initial public outreach that took place this past July.

The architect of the project being proposed along the west side of North Willson Avenue/south side of Short Street (currently a trailer park), will be holding an information meeting this SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 3-6 pm at the SENIOR CENTER (807 N Tracy).

Please come enjoy a pint and talk with City staff and other neighbors about the ins and outs of planning in Bozeman! At MAP Brewing, September 19th from 4:30-6 pm. Then head over to the Library from 6-8 pm to ask questions and find out more about the proposed new Safety Center on Rouse and Oak.

Bozeman residents will vote this November whether or not to fund the city's new proposed $36.9 million Public Safety Center. The Center would be constructed on city-owned property off of North Rouse Avenue and Oak Street (between Oak and Tamarack) and will house a fire station, the police department, municipal courts and a space for victim services and prosecution. If the bond is approved, the average taxpayer will pay a little over a $100 a year for 20-years.

If you have questions, come to a listening session at the Library on Wednesday, September 19.

The inter-neighborhood council (INC) "exists to give a voice to neighbors and neighborhood concerns and facilitate communication between the City and neighborhoods through a representative forum as an advisory board to the City Commission." Find out what's happening in the the neighborhoods.

The updated 2018 Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan will provide direction for the community over the next decade on critical issues such as economic development, place making, historic preservation, infrastructure and the corresponding regulatory frameworks. The week of August 13-17 will have several opportunities for public input and involvemen in the plan.