Still no word from the developers, while the people of Park County ask local leaders to discuss commercial and industrial development.
Read MoreA large destination resort complex being proposed for Suce Creek.
Read MoreDNRC is currently seeking public comment on their proposal to lease state trust land north of Emigrant for a gravel operation. Once they evaluate our community concerns, they will release a gravel pit proposal with site criteria.
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Finding a place to live in Park County has never been harder, between skyrocketing prices and limited availability.
Read MoreThanks to significant community engagement, the City Planning Board & City Commission have agreed to extend the review of the draft Livingston Growth Policy.
Read MoreOn October 29, 2020, PCEC hosted another of our Community Conversations discussing the role of conservation easements in community planning efforts. We were joined by Peter Brown, stewardship director from the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), and Jessie Wiese, Southwest manager from the Montana Land Reliance (MLR).
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We believe prioritizing our downtown can help us meet some of our community goals like discouraging sprawl, supporting and strengthening local business, and encouraging infill and redevelopment.
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Today, the city is currently undergoing a growth policy update, paid for by a mixture of public funds and private funds. This year, more than 1,000 residents have engaged in the process. Early results show that people do not want the kind of residential sprawl projected in the traffic study. A draft of the policy is expected any day now, and it will likely be finalized in the coming months.
In the meantime, the city has continued to move forward with the railroad crossing at PFL Way.
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The cold, clear water of the Yellowstone and Shields Rivers are the lifeblood of Park County. The health of the river’s ecosystem and the health of the local community are inextricably linked.
As we face threats from climate change and development, PCEC is committed to protecting our local rivers and their tributaries. We are working with stakeholders and decision-makers to create on-the-ground water conservation strategies that will maintain and build resiliency in the ecosystem.
That’s why we’re encouraging you to show your support for Park County rivers and streams through the Give a Hoot Giving Challenge.
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It behooves us all to understand the immediate and future costs of development and to advocate before our city leaders for something different. Sprawl is not inevitable. It is time to write letters, attend planning board and city commission meetings (virtually or safely masked) and influence the future of our community.
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Comments on Livingston’s future growth survey are due tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. If you haven’t already, please take the time to submit comments on how and where you think Livingston should grow.
Check out our comments on the Livingston Growth Policy Update based on our bike audit and other research.
Read MoreGrowth is inevitable. It’s our responsibility to protect the rural character of our community, open space, the Yellowstone River and our access to public lands. We have to ensure that the next generation of Park County kids can afford to come home.
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