HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-25 Public Comment - T. Huyser - Concern Regarding Application 24570 and Overdevelopment in Our CommunityFrom:Theresa Huyser
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Concern Regarding Application 24570 and Overdevelopment in Our Community
Date:Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:08:29 PM
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Dear Planning Board / City Council Community Members,
As someone who has lived here for most of my life, I feel a deep
responsibility to speak up about the direction our community is heading.
I recently learned that Application 24570 proposes placing apartments on
164 acres of land. While I understand the need for thoughtful growth, I
believe we are reaching a tipping point.
With 20% of our rental units currently sitting vacant, now is not the time to
approve additional large-scale developments. Instead of continuing to build
more, we should be focusing on filling the empty homes we already have,
stabilizing the housing market, and ensuring our community’s economic
health.
Unchecked development without demand only puts strain on our
infrastructure, increases long-term vacancy rates, and sets the stage for
economic hardship.
I urge the decision-makers to consider a temporary pause on large-scale
residential development until our rental occupancy rates are sustainably
higher. Let’s prioritize smart growth that reflects actual need, not just
speculative opportunity.
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
Theresa Huyser
Theresa HuyserVisionscape Designs
406. 451. 6056