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Consultant presents Belgrade land‑use survey: residents prioritize sidewalks, downtown vitality and infrastructure
Summary
A consultant briefing to the City of Belgrade Planning Commission summarized results from a Nov. 28–Jan. 1 land‑use survey (231 respondents, 343+ open responses) that emphasized sidewalks and trail connections, downtown Main Street, transportation corridors and ensuring utilities keep pace with growth; the item was informational and no formal action was taken.
Charles Troll, a consultant with Cushing Terrell, told the City of Belgrade Planning Commission that a land‑use survey conducted Nov. 28–Jan. 1 drew 231 respondents and more than 343 open‑ended comments and that those responses largely reinforced themes from prior planning work.
“The survey opened on Black Friday, Nov. 28, and ran through Jan. 1 — about 33 days,” Troll said, adding that the survey included demographic, vision and land‑use questions plus a broad open‑ended prompt. Catherine King of the Community and Economic Development Department introduced Troll and said the survey results will feed the city’s land use plan update under the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
Troll said respondents skewed younger, with a large share in the 30–45 age range and many in married or child‑rearing life stages. When asked to pick words describing Belgrade, respondents often…
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