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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Key Dates
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October 19 2023
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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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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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Growth Policy Presentations
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Public Comments
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Newletters
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Survey Results
Videos
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Click here to play video October 19, 2023 Planning Board Work Session 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.
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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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Phone 406-863-2413 Email atiefenbach@cityofwhitefish.org -