VISION WHITEFISH 2045
WELCOME TO THE VISION WHITEFISH 2045 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SITE!
This website will serve as the resource for all things related to the Growth Policy and will allow you to participate right from this website! In order to utilize all the tools and receive news and updates, please register and subscribe to this site. Look to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for information about this project and how to engage on this website.
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 IS THE DOCUMENT THAT WILL GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GROWTH AND CHANGE FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS AND WE NEED YOUR VOICE TO MAKE THIS PLAN TRULY REPRESENTATIVE OF WHITEFISH!
WELCOME TO THE VISION WHITEFISH 2045 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SITE!
This website will serve as the resource for all things related to the Growth Policy and will allow you to participate right from this website! In order to utilize all the tools and receive news and updates, please register and subscribe to this site. Look to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for information about this project and how to engage on this website.
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 IS THE DOCUMENT THAT WILL GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GROWTH AND CHANGE FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS AND WE NEED YOUR VOICE TO MAKE THIS PLAN TRULY REPRESENTATIVE OF WHITEFISH!
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VIRTUAL QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe understand there are a lot of moving pieces regarding the Growth Policy! Staff will be available online for those who were not able to attend the kick off meeting or still need additional information. Staff recommends you review the recorded video from the kick off meeting and the kickoff handout prior to this meeting.
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VIDEO STREAM OF AUGUST 24 GROWTH POLICY KICK OFF MEETING
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe August 24, 2023 5:30 PM Growth Policy Kickoff Meeting will be streamed online for those who are unable to be there in person. It will be available on the City YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=city+of+whitefish
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KICK OFF MEETING
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe first Growth Policy Update kick off meeting is scheduled! This kick off will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on August 24, 2023 at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers, at 418 E 2nd St.
This kick-off meeting will be a town hall style format. Staff will give a general overview of the project, present the existing conditions of the City, describe how interested parties can stay involved in the process and explain how to use this Public Engagement Website. The methods staff will use to notify the public of this meeting are described in the “Tools for Outreach” section of the Public Engagement Plan posted on this website. -
CALL TO ARTISTS TO SUBMIT IDEAS FOR GROWTH POLICY LOGO
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe want the Growth Policy to be a reflection of OUR community! The City is soliciting artists of any age to submit ideas for a logo for the Growth Policy. Artwork should be consistent with the theme "Vision Whitefish 2045" and can be black and white or in color. Winning submission will receive a $250 gift card, memorialization and credit of the artwork in the Growth Policy and the website, a printed copy of the Growth Policy and a framed poster of the artwork.
Please submit all ideas by October 2, 2023 to Alan Tiefenbach, Long Range Planner, at atiefenbach@cityofwhitefish.org -
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn July 17, 2023, 2023 the City Council approved a public engagement plan. This Plan is intended to outline and describe how the community will be engaged in the growth policy update process, the stakeholders that should be engaged, the means for communications, and the anticipated public meetings.
The Plan can be viewed here:
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PAUSE TO ASSESS LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Montana Legislature has recently passed numerous statutory mandates that have significant impacts on the Growth Policy process. In addition, statutory mandates require review and changes to the City’s Municipal Code. This may delay the start of the Growth Policy. Staff is presently assessing the new Montana legislation.
Legislation pertinent to the Growth Policy and municipal code can be viewed at the Montana Association of Planners Legislation Tracker here. -
EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn February 16 and February 21, Staff made an existing conditions presentation to the Planning Board and City Council as a start to the growth policy. You can see the video to this presentation HERE. The growth policy discussion begins at approximately 55 minutes.
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Key Dates
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September 06 2023
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August 24 2023
Documents
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KickOff Meeting
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August 24, 2023 Kickoff Presentation
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HAND OUT KickOff (1.44 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-Existing_Conditions.pdf (2.13 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-YearDeveloped.pdf (2.25 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-Existing_Densities.pdf (2.84 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-Developable Land.pdf (1.97 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-Zoning.pdf (1.53 MB) (pdf)
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MAP-YearDeveloped.pdf (2.25 MB) (pdf)
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Public Engagement Plan-July17-2023.pdf (1.25 MB) (pdf)
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Growth Policy Staff Reports
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Feb-6-2023 PB GP Memo.pdf (490 KB) (pdf)
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February15_2023-Council.pdf (121 KB) (pdf)
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Council Work Session Memo Growth Policy Update 2_21_23.pdf (225 KB) (pdf)
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April20-2023-Planning Board-Worksession .pdf (737 KB) (pdf)
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June-15-2023-PB-Worksession PEP Memo.pdf (700 KB) (pdf)
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June 19-2023 Public Engagement Plan Staff Report and Resolution.pdf (1.57 MB) (pdf)
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Growth Policy Presentations
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Public Comments
Videos
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Click here to play video September 6, 2023 Virtual Q&A Post Kick Off Meeting Question and Answer Meeting (virtual)
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Click here to play video Kickoff Meeting August 24, 2023 Video of the August 24, 2023 Kickoff Meeting
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Click here to play video Public Engagement Plan Presentation (April 20 Planning Board Work Session)
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Click here to play video Existing Conditions Presentation (February 16, 2023 Planning Board) Staff presents the findings for a City-wide existing conditions inventory. Presentation begins at 55 minutes.
Timeline
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Public Outreach and Kickoff
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 has finished this stageRaise public awareness, provide kick off meeting to discuss the project, do outreach to as many participants as possible, present existing conditions of the City, solicit cover art for the Plan, discuss opportunities and challenges.
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Existing Conditions / Population Projections
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 is currently at this stageInventory, mapping and description of all existing conditions and population projections for a 20 year period.
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Visioning
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Workgroups and virtual visioning sessions to create a vision for what Whitefish should be in twenty years. Questions include what is special and what should be preserved, what needs to be improved, how to grow while respecting community character, etc.
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Data Collection, Analysis and Mapping
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Collection, analysis and digital mapping of natural resources, environment, and hazards, local services and facilities, and economic development. Review of existing documents and policies. Review and / or update of infrastructure and transportation plans. Hiring of consultants. Completion of economic analysis and market study. Creation of draft policies and maps. This data will be used to create the land use and housing element.
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Community Check In Town Hall Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Check in for feedback and ideas prior to beginning land use and housing element. (How are we doing?)
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Land Use and Housing
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Review of data, documents and policies, review of inconsistencies between zoning, growth policy, specific plans and existing conditions, discussion of land use opportunities and constraints, possible formation of work groups, collaboration with housing agencies, identification and mapping of land use and housing, determination and mapping of land use and character areas.
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Implementation Element
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Discussion and drafting of implementation measures, schedule for regulatory and other plan updates, analysis of zoning and growth policy inconsistencies, procedures for monitoring and evaluating implementation progress.
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Final Plan Review
this is an upcoming stage for VISION WHITEFISH 2045Drafting of final plan text, policies and maps. Layout and design, presentation to community and decision makers, discussion and plan revisions, and final public hearings.
Who's Listening
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