Thank You Bozeman!
With our community’s participation, the R/UDAT has drafted a recommendation
You can access the final report here. Please note: this is a large file.
R/UDAT IN ACTION
The Cottonwood & Ida Mixed Use Development Project
Bozeman is Montana’s fastest growing community, topping the country’s growth charts in 2015.
This growth, coupled with Bozeman’s unparalleled access to public lands, economic maturity, and a world-class university have garnered the town a national reputation as one of the most desirable communities to work and live.
Yet, various challenges accompany this growth and fast-paced expansion threatens to undermine the small town charm and outdoor qualities that define our city.
With preservation of our unique landscape and cultural heritage in mind, a local, grassroots steering committee formed to address these challenges. In early 2017, the committee’s members—with the support of the community—submitted a formal application to the American Institute of Architects for a Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) project.
The application was approved, specifically to address Bozeman’s Northeast Neighborhood (NE)–an area that encompasses the Northeast Urban Renewal District (NEURD), the Rouse Corridor, the historical rail yard, and Story Mill Park.
From April 7 - 10, 2017, a multi-disciplinary team of nationally recognized professionals associated with AIA visited Bozeman, volunteering their time to identify ways to encourage desirable change in our community, and preserve our unique sense of place.
Community participation in this project was crucial, and through online submissions and community forums, your input was taken into account by the design team and helped shape the final recommendation.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The team will focus on the following objectives in the NE and provide recommendations and actionable goals for our community’s future.
“Development is inevitable. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tell us how you want the future of your neighborhood to evolve, building upon its historical and cultural fabric.”