VISION WHITEFISH 2045
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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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EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION
Share EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION on Facebook Share EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION on Twitter Share EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION on Linkedin Email EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTATION 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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July 16 2025
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June 18 2025
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June 02 2025
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May 21 2025
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March 19 2025
Documents
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Public Comments
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Draft Plan Chapters
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Public Facilities Draft June 2025.pdf (3.34 MB) (pdf)
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ENRH Element June 18 2025.pdf (10.6 MB) (pdf)
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APPROVED Econ Dev Element May 21 2025.pdf (832 KB) (pdf)
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Vision Whitefish 2045 Progress Outline.pdf (518 KB) (pdf)
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Demographics Updated Dec 2024.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
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History Section Revised December 2024.pdf (696 KB) (pdf)
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Framework Setting Climate with redmarks 11-13-2024.pdf (1.65 MB) (pdf)
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VisionDraft_Redmarked_Oct2024.pdf (142 KB) (pdf)
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Growth Policy Staff Reports
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06-18-25 Work Session Agenda.pdf (291 KB) (pdf)
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FEB 20 2025 STAFF REPORT ECON DEV.pdf (14.8 MB) (pdf)
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Feb 20 2025 Staff Report ENVIRONMENT SECTION.pdf (8.55 MB) (pdf)
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September19-2024-CDB-Worksession Memo.pdf (257 KB) (pdf)
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August15-2024-2024-CDB-Worksession Memo VISIONING.pdf (316 KB) (pdf)
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June20-2024 CDB Work Session Memo.pdf (995 KB) (pdf)
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Oct19-2023-PB-WorksessionMemo.pdf (822 KB) (pdf)
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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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Visioning
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Econ Dev Visioning Responses.pdf (14.5 MB) (pdf)
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Second Visioning Summary of Results.pdf (1.28 MB) (pdf)
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SecondVisioning-GroupMapping-Favorites.pdf (5.18 MB) (pdf)
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August 2023 Vision Whitefish Newsletter.pdf (1.08 MB) (pdf)
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SecondVisioning-Preservation.pdf (3.21 MB) (pdf)
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SecondVisioning-Improvements.pdf (3.61 MB) (pdf)
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First Visioning Online Surveys.pdf (1.07 MB) (pdf)
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Results of First Visioning Mapping.pdf (5.45 MB) (pdf)
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2nd-Visioning handout.pdf (324 KB) (pdf)
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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 Presentations
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December19-CDB-Environment.pdf (638 KB) (pdf)
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Nov21-2024 Demographics.pdf (638 KB) (pdf)
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Oct21-2024 Council.pdf (13.1 MB) (pdf)
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Aug15-2024-CBD-Visioning.pdf (1.33 MB) (pdf)
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August 24, 2023 Kick Off Presentation (2.88 MB) (pdf)
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City of Whitefish Growth Policy Existing Conditions-Feb 15, 2023 Council.pdf (2.7 MB) (pdf)
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June19-2023-PB-Growth Policy PEP-Council.pdf (1.57 MB) (pdf)
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Newletters
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July2023.pdf (1.37 MB) (pdf)
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October2023.pdf (1.36 MB) (pdf)
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November2023-Newsletter.pdf (1.47 MB) (pdf)
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December2023.pdf (648 KB) (pdf)
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January 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.2 MB) (pdf)
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January 22 2024 Newsletter.pdf (913 KB) (pdf)
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February26-2024-NewsletterAlert.pdf (1.01 MB) (pdf)
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March22-2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.14 MB) (pdf)
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May7-2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
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June 11 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.52 MB) (pdf)
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August2024-Newsletter.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
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September2024-Newsletter.pdf (636 KB) (pdf)
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Oct2024_Newsletter.pdf (1.16 MB) (pdf)
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Nov 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
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December 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.05 MB) (pdf)
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January 2025 Newsletter Alert.pdf (1.2 MB) (pdf)
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Feb2025 Newsletter.pdf (627 KB) (pdf)
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February 24 2025 Newsletter Alert.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
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May 2025 Newsletter.pdf (1.04 MB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Newsletter Alert.pdf (540 KB) (pdf)
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June 25 2025 Newsletter.pdf (2.29 MB) (pdf)
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Survey Results
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FINAL GSBS ECONOMIC REPORT.pdf (1.41 MB) (pdf)
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Montana Land Use Planning Act Challenge (1.37 MB) (pdf)
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2023-WF High School Senior Papers.pdf (2.99 MB) (pdf)
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Flyers and Handouts
Videos
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Click here to play video May 21 2025 Board Work Session, Economic Development Part One
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Click here to play video May 21, 2025 Board Work Session Economic Development Part Two May 21 2025 Economic Development Element CDB Work Session Part Two
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Click here to play video March 19 2025 Community Development Board Work Session March 19 2025 Community Development Board Work Session
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Click here to play video November 21, 2024 Community Development Board Work Session Video recording of the demographics discussion at the November 21, 2024 Community Development Board Work Session.
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Click here to play video September 20, 2024 CDB Work Session Discussing regarding updated vision, and first section of the Plan - planning framework, setting, and climate
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 has finished this stageInventory, mapping and description of all existing conditions and population projections for a 20 year period.
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Visioning
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 has finished this stageWorkgroups 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
VISION WHITEFISH 2045 is currently at this stageCollection, 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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Phone 406-863-2413 Email atiefenbach@cityofwhitefish.org -