Bozeman Sees Changes in Housing, Homeless Shelter, and Downtown Developments

23/05/2025 2 min
Bozeman Sees Changes in Housing, Homeless Shelter, and Downtown Developments

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Good morning, this is your Bozeman Local Frequency for Friday, May 23, 2025.Breaking news from City Hall as two new Montana laws are creating significant policy shifts in Bozeman. Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 492 and Senate Bill 243, which will change parking requirements for smaller dwelling units and establish new minimum building height requirements in industrial, commercial, and downtown areas. City Housing Manager David Fine expressed concern that these measures limit local control over zoning and quality of life decisions.In community news, the HRDC's Homeward Point homeless shelter is nearing completion, bringing much-needed resources to vulnerable residents. Meanwhile, downtown development continues with a proposal for a new boutique hotel in the heart of the city.For those mourning a local landmark, the Bozeman Skate Park is closing its doors. Local teens have been saying their goodbyes to what many describe as "more than a skate park" but a second home. This follows yesterday's Montana Headlines feature on the park's closure.Looking for weekend activities? The Downtown Bozeman Association is gearing up for the 25th Annual Music on Main summer concert series. The popular Thursday evening events will transform Main Street from Rouse to Black Avenue, with performances running from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.If you're heading out of town for the holiday weekend, safety officials are warning about the "100 deadliest days" on Montana roads as Memorial Day approaches. And travelers using Bozeman Pass should prepare for delays.In business news, downtown businesses and property owners gathered Wednesday at the Kimpton Armory Hotel for the 19th Annual Downtown Bozeman Partnership Breakfast, marking the first time the Kimpton has hosted this community event.For those interested in supporting local beautification efforts, the Downtown BID is offering sponsorship opportunities for summer flower baskets, with sponsor names featured on streetlamp signs throughout the downtown area.Weather-wise, travelers should note that Skalkaho Pass, the scenic mountain road connecting the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, is now accessible for the season.This has been Bozeman Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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