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Subject:[EXTERNAL]The Guthrie 2 Appeal of Administrative Decision, App 25033
Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 10:22:51 AM
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To the Bozeman City Commission,
I’m writing to voice my strong support for The Guthrie apartment project.
Bozeman is in real need of more affordable housing options, especially for
the people who work here and contribute to our community every single
day.
Right now, the cost of living in Bozeman is pushing more and more
working people out—folks who staff our restaurants, run our hotels, work
in our shops, and keep the heart of downtown alive. These are the people
who make Bozeman the place we all love, and yet many of them simply
can’t afford to live anywhere near where they work.
The Guthrie aims to help fix that. The developers have made it clear they
want to prioritize long-term, workforce housing—specifically for
downtown employees. That’s exactly the kind of intentional development
we need more of: housing that actually serves the people who live and
work here.
Its location makes sense, too. Being walking distance to Main Street and
major employers means residents can live without a car or with fewer car
trips—saving them money and reducing traffic and parking demand. And
from what I’ve seen, the planned rental prices are in line with current
downtown housing, only with better accessibility and modern updates.
The bottom line is this: we can’t keep Bozeman livable or sustainable if the
people who keep it running can’t afford to live here. The Guthrie is a step
in the right direction, and I urge the Commission to support it.
Thank you for your time and consideration
David PerlsteinConnect Property Management
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