HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-26 Public Comment - A. Tate - Against Application 25296 From: Abbey Tate
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Against Application 25296
Date: Thursday,January 22,2026 7:45:36 PM
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To Whom It May Concern,
As a parent and resident of the Meadow Creek community, I am writing to express my deep
concern and strong opposition to the proposed Rocky Mountain Flats development at 5532
Fowler Avenue (Application 25296). While I fully support the need for affordable housing
in Bozeman, I cannot ignore the very real safety, infrastructure, and community challenges
this project presents—especially for families like mine.
1. Unsafe Conditions for Children and Families
My children play in the park on Meah Lane every day. The thought of significantly
increased traffic on our narrow, residential streets—where there are no sidewalks or basic
pedestrian protections—honestly terrifies me. This development would put children, parents,
and pedestrians in danger. No improvements have been proposed to mitigate these risks, and
the infrastructure simply isn't there to support a high-density development safely.
2. Loss of Stability and Neighborhood Character
We chose this neighborhood because it offers a safe, stable environment to raise our family.
A development of this scale, squeezed into an area of single-family homes, without
thoughtful transition or design, threatens to erode what makes this a good place to raise
children.
3. Isolation from Schools, Services, and Transit
Rocky Mountain Flats is over three miles from Bozeman's schools, healthcare facilities,
grocery stores, and job centers. There is no public transportation in this area, and according
to the City Commission, none is planned for the foreseeable future. How can we, in good
conscience, expect families—especially those already facing economic hardship—to live in
an area with no access to essential services?
4. Overburdened Area with No Supportive Infrastructure
As a parent, I see firsthand how stretched our parks, roads, and schools already are. Adding
a dense development like this, without new sidewalks, recreational space, or road
improvements, will only make things worse for the families already living here—and for
those who would move in. Development must be paired with support systems, or we all
suffer, especially our kids.
5. Irreversible Loss of Green Space and Farmland
This proposal would pave over farmland and open space that Bozeman desperately needs to
preserve. Once it's gone, it's gone. Sprawl like this is not the answer. We need smart
growth, not short-term solutions that create long-term problems for future generations.
Bozeman families deserve careful, thoughtful planning that puts safety, stability, and
sustainability first. I urge the Commission to reject this proposal in its current form and
instead work with the community to find a better, safer location that makes sense for the
families who already live here—and for those who need affordable housing options that are
truly viable and well-supported.
Please feel free to contact me for further input. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Abigail Holland
A Concerned Parent and Bozeman Resident