HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-19 Public Comment - R. Keith - Growth Policy1
Lacie Kloosterhof
From:Robert Keith <robert@beartoothgroup.com>
Sent:Monday, April 29, 2019 7:17 AM
To:Lacie Kloosterhof
Subject:[SENDER UNVERIFIED]Smart Growth Policy
Lacie - Thank you for working on the Bozeman Community Plan. I have reviewed the Phase 4 Goals and
Objectives released in March of this year. I would like to emphasize the following points:
1. Open space sets Bozeman apart from so many other communities in the west and nationwide. I strongly
encourage you to continue to prioritize infill and increased density at the urban core in order to preserve
the rapidly diminishing open space in the region. I suggest that we establish an urban growth
boundary—or the equivalent. Let’s focus development on lands within the boundary and preserve open
space and agricultural lands outside the boundary.
2. I feel that Bozeman could do much better in its transpiration planning. Enabling a walkable core is
absolutely critical for businesses and for peoples’ desire to live here. Bikeability as well - most roads
around town do not feel safe enough for biking. We need to make biking safer with designated bike
lanes, pedestrian/bike areas where vehicles are not allowed, etc. Mass transit via bus needs to also be
encouraged to enable people to get to and from the sprawling suburbs into Bozeman’s core.
3. Let’s also ensure that Bozeman’s growth policy prioritizes reducing climate emissions, and is consistent
with the City of Bozeman’s Climate Action Plan. We all need to be focused on this global problem, but
we have a chance to act locally on it. Let’s do it!
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Robert
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Robert J. Keith
Beartooth Group
www.beartoothgroup.com
robert@beartoothgroup.com
406-551-4106
P.O. Box 1147
Bozeman, MT 59771