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Home My WebLink About07-01-26 Public Comment - C. Thompson - Transformation of the Gallatin Valley 7/1/26,9:08 AM about:blank Customer Submission #CS-26- Open 512 Created on June 24,2026 by Christopher J Thompson Assigned to Collaborator/s Due By Submission Age Alex Newby Mike Maas 06/27/2026 7 Days U Attachments Customer Messages Internal Comments Tasks Source Category Department Customer Name Customer Email Internal by Public Clerk's Office Christopher J chris@aggrandized.com Christopher J Comment Thompson Thompson Cell Phone Description My name is Chris Thompson, and I've lived through the transformation of Gallatin Valley over the last several decades. I understand that growth is coming. The question isn't whether Northwest Bozeman develops, but whether we have the courage to develop it in a way that preserves what makes this valley special. As you plan for 3,000 acres, I ask that you prioritize four things: First, protect view sheds and meaningful open space. Once agricultural land and mountain views are lost, they are gone forever. Those landscapes are part of our economy, our identity, and our quality of life. Second, build complete communities rather than endless subdivisions. Residents should be able to walk or bike to parks, schools, small businesses, and daily services without adding thousands of additional vehicle trips to already congested roads. Third, plan infrastructure before development, not after it. Water, wastewater, transportation, emergency services, and schools should not be playing catch-up ten years from now. Fourth, create housing options that serve local workers, families, veterans, seniors, and young Montanans—not exclusively higher-income newcomers. A healthy community requires economic diversity. I would also encourage the city to explore innovative approaches such as food forests, community agriculture, about:blank 1/3 7/1/26,9:08AM about:blank wildlife corridors, trail connections, renewable energy, and neighborhood designs that strengthen resilience rather than simply maximizing density. Future generations will live with the decisions made here. Let's make sure Northwest Bozeman becomes a model for Montana growth instead of another example of sprawl. Thank you. Customer Messages (3) Sam Sagstetter, Bozeman MIT@customerportal.help 06/24/2026 10:46am Email Issue # CS-26-512: We've received your feedback! Hello Christopher J Thompson, Thank you for your feedback(CS-26-512).We're glad you reached out to the City of Bozeman.Your feedback has been received and is being routed to the appropriate City staff! If your feedback requires follow-up please expect an answer within 3 business days. Thank you. Sam Sagstetter Bozeman, MT 121 North Rouse Avenue This email is in reference to issue CS-26-512(CRM-zy0N6gOL4).In case of any queries,you can respond to this email and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Bozeman,MT 121 North Rouse Avenue,Bozeman,MT 59715 Christopher J Thompson 06/24/2026 10:47am Happy to help advise,we've developed many of these systems at our off grid Ecovillage in the Horseshoe Hills that can be replicated throughout further developments! https://campbozeman.com Alex Newby 07/01/2026 09:07am Email RE: Transformation of the Gallatin Valley Hi Christopher, Thankyou foryour comment. It will be posted to Public Comments forthe Commission and City Staff to read.Your input is appreciated. Take care, about:blank 2/3 7/1/26,9:08AM about:blank Alex Newby Deputy City Clerk City of Bozeman This email is in reference to issue CS-26-512(CRM-zy0N6gOL4).In case of any queries,you can respond to this email and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Bozeman,MT 121 North Rouse Avenue,Bozeman,MT 59715 about:blank 3/3