HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-22 Public Comment - J. Basye - North Central CommentsFrom:Jason Basye
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Subject:North Central Comments
Date:Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:59:08 PM
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City Leaders,
In response to the North Central Master Planned District, I have a few comments.
-First of all, as I understand it, the application was filed in direct alignment with the City
Growth Policy, UDC, Downtown Plan, and Neighbourhood Conservation Overlay District. Ittook over 2 years of planning and consideration to do so, in order to ensure city guidelines and
requirements were met as it was written in the application.
-The developer also had several meetings with surrounding neighbors, businesses, employees,and current directors of the NE Neighbourhood Association. As a result of that feedback and
conversation, the plan for a walkable lifestyle infrastructure was attained, and included manyrequests such as public art, permeable blocks, hidden parking, and a mix of other uses.
-This Plan will be a welcome addition to an ever evolving downtown neighbourhood that
promotes a smart growth, walkable, business and employee friendly community. Not tomention the Tax Base that will multiply exponentially, and more housing in a known area
where the demand is there and continues to be a popular landing spot for all different types ofpeople.
-Our current market has less tan 40 options in the city limits for sale! This will add some
much needed inventory!
-Jobs will be created, and this will continue to add to the Downtown corridor, making it evenmore of a destination for our community.
-And Finally,
The following excerpt from Smart Growth America
"Smart growth means reinvesting in America’s downtowns and main streets,
the economic engines of big cities and rural towns alike. Smart growth
means creating homes for families of all income levels alongside one
another in locations where daily needs are close by. Smart growth means
diversifying our transportation system so Americans have a choice in how
they get around. Smart growth means building streets that are safe for
people walking, bicycling or using any sort of assistive device, as well as
driving. Smart growth means protecting our open green spaces for
generations to come.
Above all, it’s about helping every town and city become a more
economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentally
sustainable place to live, helping everyone flourish."
This North Central District plan seems to cover all or most of the smart growth ideal, andgives many more options to our community looking toward the future.
Please Vote to uphold the earlier decision, and APPROVE this project.
Thank you,
Jason Basye503 Clifden, Bozeman, MT