HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-24 Public Comment - D. Welch - Comments_ Application 24-107From:Dory Welch
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Comments: Application 24-107
Date:Friday, December 13, 2024 4:01:49 PM
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Dear City of Bozeman Commission Members,
I am writing as a homeowner on North Wallace to express my concerns regarding the recentapproval of $3.66 million in TIF funding for the Block 104/Bozeman Yards development.
This decision—and its accompanying changes to Aspen Street and Ida Avenue—will foreveralter our beloved northeast neighborhood.
The northeast neighborhood is on the rise not because of luxury developments but because ofthe historic charm, arts, and vibrant sense of community that make Bozeman unique. This
project threatens to undermine what makes this area so special. Shouldn't we be preserving thecharacter that draws people here in the first place?
Moreover, breaking Bozeman’s normal height limit for luxury condos seems unnecessary andshortsighted. Other developments in the area, such as the Wild Crumb condos, have already
shown that these units often sit unoccupied, primarily purchased as second homes. In fact, theWild Crumb condos, with less than 10 units, have been on the market for months and still
have not all sold. This clearly demonstrates that there isn’t a true need or demand for suchdevelopments, despite what developers may hope.
Bozeman's northeast neighborhood is a place people love because of its authenticity, notbecause of towering luxury developments. Let’s not love it to death by approving projects that
serve a few at the expense of the many. I urge the Commission to reconsider the broaderimplications of this project and how it aligns with the values of our community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope we can work together to preserveBozeman’s unique identity for generations to come.
Best,
Dory Welch