Here are the results of the first Comprehensive Land Use Plan workshop for the Town of Montana that was held July 12, 2023.
WHAT CHANGES HAVE WE SEEN IN MONTANA IN 10 YEARS?
- More outfitters
- More recreation land
- no zoning
- no sand mines
- less dairy
- remote work
- less people
- older population
- no European immigrants
- more wildlife esp. eagles, bears and fish
WHAT CHANGES DO WE EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
- More South American immigrants
- Internet changes, possibly fiber or more satellite
- robotic tech
- health care
- less people
- would like to get more money from non-residents (Tourist dollars, etc)
- would like to see changes in weight limits, esp. spring road bans
- homeschooling
WHAT NEEDS DOES MONTANA HAVE CURRENTLY?
- Child care
- Elder care