Staff presents economic growth projections and draft future land‑use map categories to council Planning staff summarized an SB Friedman economic analysis projecting population and housing growth to 2045 and previewed the draft future land‑use categories and mapping approach; council discussed infill incentives, annexation, open‑space labeling and transitional N3/N4 categories.

Billings is gearing up for a massive transformation with projections of 30,000 new residents and over 16,000 housing units by 2045—are we ready for the growth?

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Billings council scraps duplex allowance in work‑session vote, declines one housing incentive At a special work session, the Billings City Council voted to remove a proposed allowance that would have permitted duplexes where single‑family homes are currently allowed and declined one named housing incentive; staff will revise the draft land‑use materials before the next hearing.

The Billings City Council has decided to scrap a proposed duplex allowance, signaling a shift in housing strategy that could impact neighborhood dynamics.

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Billings staff outline Billings 2045 land-use plan required by new state law and urge council input on housing-incentive choices Planning staff presented the Billings 2045 draft framework under the Montana Land Use Planning Act, said the city must adopt at least five state-listed housing-incentive measures, and described a projected need for about 16,000 new housing units by 2045; staff requested council feedback on the interim planning commission’s recommendations and on a future land-use map.

Billings is gearing up for a population boom, with plans for 16,000 new housing units needed by 2045—how will the city adapt to this growth?

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City Council votes to approve affordable housing program process Council approves affordable housing initiative while discussing future improvements and criteria.

Billings city council just took a bold step towards making homeownership accessible for first-time buyers, but is the plan truly fair?

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