A housing shortage, growing population, and skyrocketing rents and home-sale prices (rising far faster than incomes) have exacerbated Missoula’s long-standing housing challenges, especially for low- to mid-income residents. The city, county, and for-profit and nonprofit developers are working on a variety of fronts to address the shortage of attainable housing. What’s being done? What else should be done? At City Club Missoula on March 14, a panel of public- and private-sector housing specialists will discuss the tools, funding, and policies that are – or could – result in an adequate supply of safe, affordable housing that can boost our local economy and ensure that all Missoulians have a place to call home.
Panel in formation. Confirmed panelists include Eran Pehan, Director, City of Missoula Department of Community Planning, Development & Innovation; County Commissioner Josh Slotnick; a representative of affordable housing developer Homeword; and Moderator Mike Nugent, City Council member and Realtor.