Allison Mouch News Today

Neshoba County residents highlighted the strengths of the community, such as family and churches, and the hope of tourism and entertainment opportunities during a Vision Neshoba kickoff session last week.

The Consolidated City-County Planning Board recommended approval last month and praised the project for its design, mix of housing types and protection of riverfront habitat. The city planning department also has recommended approval.

The Riverfront Trails subdivision is planned on 92 acres off Old Bitterroot and Lower Miller Creek roads.

Subsidies in Montana are limited and the cost of land, materials and labor continue to rise, making affordable housing an elusive target.

The Consolidated Planning Board has given unanimous support to a 176-lot subdivision planned for Lower Miller Creek.

Creating affordable housing without subsidies is growing increasingly difficult in Missoula and across the state, and some developers are looking to provide a blend of housing types to touch on a wider range of price points.