You Can Have it all in the Flathead Valley
Recreational enthusiasts have flocked to the Flathead Valley in the Northwest corner of the state for years because of the abundance of outdoor activities available within close proximity to the towns located in the area. The trade off has been having to travel to a major metropolitan area for shopping and entertainment choices...until now. Major retail and residential growth north of Kalispell and all around the Flathead Valley are rapidly changing the landscape. This is very positive news for those of us who don't mind growth tempered with good planning on the part of the county planners who seem to be doing their homework while working with the developers. We have the potential to create an even more enviable place to live where we can indeed have it all...unlimited recreational opportunities, shopping, five-star dining and entertainment prospects.
For more information regarding growth in the Flathead Valley click on the links below:
For more information regarding growth in the Flathead Valley click on the links below:
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/articles/2007/10/28/news/news01.prt
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/articles/2007/10/28/business/bus01.prt
You Can Have More of it in Missoula! This week Mayor Engen and Commission Jean Curtis delivered the "State of Missoula" speech to a large crowd. The jist of their reports was very positive: Missoula continues to grow, overall growth was at 3.8% in 2007 with a positive outlook for 2008. Both city and county governments are focused on dealing with the quality of life issues this kind of growth generates. For example, in 2006 the passage of a large open space bond has led to the purchase of several key properties in Missoula County aimed at preserving our rural heritage. Second, work is proceeding quickly on "UFDA" (pronounced "oofduh") which is an important planning tool for managing growth in the urban fringe development area, where we expect 15,000 new homes in the next 20 years. Both governments continue to work toward extending our open space, parks and extensive trail systems to make sure the lifestyle we moved here to enjoy remains intact.
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