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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Key Dates
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November 21 2024
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October 21 2024
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October 17 2024
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September 19 2024
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August 15 2024
Documents
- Draft Plan Chapters
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Growth Policy Staff Reports
- September19-2024-CDB-Worksession Memo.pdf (257 KB) (pdf)
- August15-2024-2024-CDB-Worksession Memo VISIONING.pdf (316 KB) (pdf)
- June20-2024 CDB Work Session Memo.pdf (995 KB) (pdf)
- Oct19-2023-PB-WorksessionMemo.pdf (822 KB) (pdf)
- Feb-6-2023 PB GP Memo.pdf (490 KB) (pdf)
- February15_2023-Council.pdf (121 KB) (pdf)
- Council Work Session Memo Growth Policy Update 2_21_23.pdf (225 KB) (pdf)
- April20-2023-Planning Board-Worksession .pdf (737 KB) (pdf)
- June-15-2023-PB-Worksession PEP Memo.pdf (700 KB) (pdf)
- June 19-2023 Public Engagement Plan Staff Report and Resolution.pdf (1.57 MB) (pdf)
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Visioning
- Second Visioning Summary of Results.pdf (1.28 MB) (pdf)
- SecondVisioning-GroupMapping-Favorites.pdf (5.18 MB) (pdf)
- SecondVisioning-Preservation.pdf (3.21 MB) (pdf)
- SecondVisioning-Improvements.pdf (3.61 MB) (pdf)
- First Visioning Online Surveys.pdf (1.07 MB) (pdf)
- Results of First Visioning Mapping.pdf (5.45 MB) (pdf)
- 2nd-Visioning handout.pdf (324 KB) (pdf)
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KickOff Meeting
- August 24, 2023 Kickoff Presentation
- HAND OUT KickOff (1.44 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-Existing_Conditions.pdf (2.13 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-YearDeveloped.pdf (2.25 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-Existing_Densities.pdf (2.84 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-Developable Land.pdf (1.97 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-Zoning.pdf (1.53 MB) (pdf)
- MAP-YearDeveloped.pdf (2.25 MB) (pdf)
- Public Engagement Plan-July17-2023.pdf (1.25 MB) (pdf)
- Growth Policy Presentations
- Public Comments
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Newletters
- July2023.pdf (1.37 MB) (pdf)
- August 2023 Vision Whitefish Newsletter.pdf (1.08 MB) (pdf)
- October2023.pdf (1.36 MB) (pdf)
- November2023-Newsletter.pdf (1.47 MB) (pdf)
- December2023.pdf (648 KB) (pdf)
- Nov 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
- January 22 2024 Newsletter.pdf (913 KB) (pdf)
- February26-2024-NewsletterAlert.pdf (1.01 MB) (pdf)
- March22-2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.14 MB) (pdf)
- May7-2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.03 MB) (pdf)
- June 11 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.52 MB) (pdf)
- August2024-Newsletter.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
- September2024-Newsletter.pdf (636 KB) (pdf)
- Oct2024_Newsletter.pdf (1.16 MB) (pdf)
- January 2024 Newsletter.pdf (1.2 MB) (pdf)
- Survey Results
- FINAL GSBS ECONOMIC REPORT.pdf (1.41 MB) (pdf)
- Montana Land Use Planning Act Challenge (1.37 MB) (pdf)
- 2023-WF High School Senior Papers.pdf (2.99 MB) (pdf)
- Flyers and Handouts
Videos
- Discussing regarding updated vision, and first section of the Plan - planning framework, setting, and climate
- GSBS Consulting presenting their economic development findings at CDB work session.
- Staff discusses the results of the Feb 21-22 visioning sessions.
- Work Session that discusses general updates to the growth policy, discussion regarding upcoming visioning, choosing of logo, discussion of high school project and phasing changes.
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 -
I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s Visioning Session. The turnout was impressive. Alan, Wendy, Nelson and all the staff are so dedicated and energized. It was fun and enlightening to learn what friends and neighbors think Whitefish will and should look like 20 years from now. I encourage everyone to attend and participate! This is an important moment in the history of our community. Your input will be relevant, included and have a real impact on the final result - guaranteed. (Many of those attending last night actually helped write the 2007 Vision Statement and told us that wording directly resulted from public session input like this.) Thanks Alan for a productive and enjoyable Visioning Session! Stay tuned - coming to your neighborhood soon.