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HomeMy WebLinkAbout181115_BZ_Trip3_ExistingConditionsBoards_V1BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 2% 24% 8% 3% 13%10% 18% 1% 7% 15% Mixed Use Residential Commercial/Retail Industrial Open Space/Recreation Public Facilities Rights of Way Religious Vacant Undeveloped Bozeman’s 2016 population (45,250) was nearly double the population of the City in 1990 (22,660). Bozeman is projected to grow by nearly 27,000 people through the year 2045. The median age of residents is 27.9 years old. Over 55% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Approximately 75% of Gallatin County’s growth between 2010 and 2015 was due to net migration. The County and City’s net migration demonstrates the high quality of life and strong economy that exists at the city and county level. Since 1988, the City of Bozeman has annexed more than 6,650 acres of land, or 10.3 square miles. Population Growth Annexation The Shape of Our City The shape of our City is defined by our three- to seven-story skyline and the spectacular natural landscapes that surround us. 6,650+ acres annexed since 1988 Existing Land Use Inventory BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 There is an estimated demand for over 12,700 new homes in Bozeman by the year 2045. Over 40% of Bozeman’s housing stock consists of single households. The median sales price for a single household in Bozeman is $425,000 in 2018. (Big Sky Country MLS). 56% of residents are renters while 44% are owners. Someone is considered cost-burdened if they are paying more than 30% of their income towards rent/mortgage. 31% of Bozeman homeowners are cost- burdened and 52% of renters are cost-burdened. Projected Housing Demand Housing Cost Burden A City of Neighborhoods Our City is made up of a series of distinct, well-planned neighborhoods, defined by our diversity and inclusivity, commercial nodes, a variety of quality housing, walkable centers, schools, and parks. 4,457 single households 3,822 townhomes/duplex/ triplex/fourplex units 4,457 multi-households Homes Projection Through 2045 44% homeowners 56% renters BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 Montana State University is the largest employer in the City with approximately 3,000 full- and part-time employees. Education, healthcare, and social assistance jobs account for 28.6% of the workforce, followed by arts, entertainment, recreation, food services, and the retail trade. The City created B-2M zoning in 2016 as part of the Unified Development Code update. B-2M zoning encourages pedestrian-scale development by allowing buildings to be constructed near the street, promoting ground-floor commercial, and confining parking to the rear and sides of the structures. Downtown, Midtown, and MSU are very walkable areas according to walkscore.com. Downtown Bozeman has walkscores of 96 within its core and 81 at its eastern edge. Midtown has walkscores of 91 at its southern end and 51 at its northern end. MSU has walkscores of 81 at its center and 50 at its western edge. Zoning Zoning in Midtown Walkability A City Bolstered by Downtown and Complementary Districts Our city is bolstered by our downtown, Midtown, and University areas that include appropriate levels of density, business, culture, education, and the arts, resulting in thriving, enriching, healthy, and inspiring environments. 81 - 96downtown 51 - 91midtown 50 - 81university BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 As of 2016 parks, trails, recreational areas, and open space (excluding agricultural land) across all zoning districts consist of over 1,300 acres, or 10.5% of total City land. The amount of annual non- resident visitors to Bozeman has almost quadrupled since 2009 from approximately 550,000 to nearly 2,000,000. Gallatin County experienced the most non-resident spending of all Montana Counties, totaling $660 million. Residents have access to over 40 public parks and 80+ miles of trails. There are over 850 acres of parkland within city limits. Open Space, Parks + Trails Tourism Access A City Influenced by Our Mountains, Open Space and Parks Our City is home to an outdoor-conscious population that celebrates our natural environment and immediate access to an ever-growing, well-preserved open space and parks system. BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 In 2020, the Gallatin Valley may be eligible to form a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) due to its growth and projected size. MPOs carry out regional transportation planning and receive federal transportation planning and construction funding. Gallatin County is home to over 104,000 residents and has a population density of 34.4 people per square mile. The County has the highest net migration in Montana. The County’s median age of 33.2 is nearly 6 years older than the City of Bozeman. Under “business as usual”, the City would need 6 square miles of land to accommodate Bozeman’s projected growth through 2045. In comparison, by using a higher-density approach, the City would require only 4 square miles. Land Demand Regional Planning County A City Guided by Regional Cooperation and Defined Edges Our City, in partnership with Gallatin County, Montana State University, and other regional authorities, addresses the needs of a rapidly growing and changing population through strategic infrastructure choices and thoughtful decision-making. 6 square miles using a baseline density approach vs. 4 square miles in a higher-density approach BOZEMAN COMMUNITYPLANShaping Our Future Together MT What do we know? Draft for Staff Review, 15 November 2018, V1 The Streamline experienced an annual ridership growth of 7.5% between 2007 and 2015. The cost of adding an additional route is $258,00 per year. The budget is expected to grow from $1.6 million to $6 million by 2040. 70% of commuters drive alone. 16% of commuters walk or bike. Less than 1% of commuters use public transit. Almost 6% of people work from home. The average commute time is 14.6 minutes. Bike Routes = 18 miles Bike Lanes = 33 miles Shared Use Paths = 23 miles Unpaved Trails = 92 miles Bike Network Commuting Public Transit A City that Prioritizes Mobility Choices Our City offers residents and visitors a variety of transportation choices to move efficiently and safely on complete streets, within pedestrian-friendly areas, and along pathways that connect us to our surrounding region.