MISSOULA — The Missoula City Council held a public hearing for its future land use plan and approved the Loft Homes subdivision off Mary Jane Boulevard on Monday night.
Council members started off by approving the subdivision unanimously and then moved to the hearing for the "Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan."
The land use plan primarily focuses on what future neighborhoods and streets could look like, with an emphasis on housing density and mixed-use neighborhoods.
Before the public had a chance to speak, council members asked the land use planning staff several questions, with many pertaining to the density of the Rattlesnake area and some ambiguity in the language of the plan.
Members of the public largely came out in support of the plan with comments focused on the affordability of future housing, parking requirements and accessibility.
There were some concerns voiced by the public, mainly when it came to parking requirements and how increased density could change the way Missoula looks.
The land use plan goes back to committee on Wednesday with a final vote expected next week.
