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GROWTH POLICY – PUBLIC OUTREACH QUESTIONS
Land Use Designations
Describe current zoning and ask what, if any changes, are needed
Develop scenarios (current policy, maximum infill, minimum infill, etc.) and ask which
elements of each people support
What about zoning on the outskirts of town?
What do you like/dislike about your Bozeman?
Would you prefer that residential neighborhoods be separated from retail sites, or would
you prefer mixing commercial and residential?
Density, Sprawl, Affordability, and Neighborhood Preservation
Show what does density looks like. Provide detailed scenarios for downtown area and, if
possible, specific neighborhoods: which scenarios are preferable?
Ranking preferences: density v historic preservation v affordability, etc.
Highlight the environmental and economic impacts of various scenarios (infill v sprawl)
and inquire about preferences
Lay out infill options: where do you prefer to grow?
Name three things you love about your neighborhood. Three things you would change
Parking (Downtown Plan and Parking Plan)
Education: economic, social, and environmental impacts of excess parking
Required parking minimums v letting economics dictate
Transportation/Infrastructure
How important is walkability? Walkable retail? Public transport?
Options to pay for infrastructure.
Do you walk, bike, or take public transit to school/work/retail? If not, why not?
Commercial Nodes
Where would you like to see a commercial center?
How important is it to maintain land zoned commercial?
Can you walk to commercial centers? Is this important to you?
Would you support higher density if it led to more walkable retail sites?
Annexation
Should the City consider an active annexation policy in order to include more vacant land
for future development?
Should the City identify areas for future annexation based on the ability to provide
adequate and cost-effective infrastructure?
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Intergovernmental Coordination
In which areas should the City actively work to coordinate with the County? Annexation,
road and street connections, future water and sewer needs, open space, environmental
quality, housing.
How can the City coordinate future school and facility expansion with the School District
and MSU?