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Billings council votes to list 802 Yellowstone for sale after debate over garden versus housing
Summary
After months of cleanup and a neighborhood survey, Billings City Council directed staff to put the city‑owned 802 Yellowstone parcel on the market, after debate over whether to pursue a community garden, housing or a targeted RFP to secure public‑benefit development.
Billings — The Billings City Council on Dec. 1 directed staff to list the city‑owned lot at 802 Yellowstone for sale after months of abatement and community outreach, following divided council debate over whether the best use is a small open space/community garden or housing.
Wyeth, a city staff member who briefed the council, said the city acquired the narrow, roughly 5,000‑square‑foot parcel in late 2024 after code‑enforcement actions and court proceedings. Demolition and hazardous‑material abatement were completed this year; staff reported recycling roughly 21,400 pounds of metal before demolition and removing asbestos and lead paint during the cleanup.
Staff told the council they used Big…
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