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City presents economic analysis and draft land-use categories as staff readies draft map
Summary
Staff presented an economic analysis projecting roughly 30,000 new residents and 16,000 housing units by 2045 and introduced draft land-use categories tied to zoning districts. Council questioned park/open-space map labels and the placement of N3/N4 neighborhoods; staff agreed to refine categories and return with a draft map for more detailed review.
City planning staff and consultants summarized an economic analysis used to inform the Billings 2045 plan and introduced the draft future land-use categories that will guide a forthcoming map.
Planning presenter Wyeth (speaker 4) reviewed the SB Friedman analysis: "what our estimates are for population...is that we'll add approximately 30,000 more people to the city of Billings. We will add approximately a little over 16,000 housing units, and we will add approximately almost 23,000 jobs." He said the analysis shows recent increases in multifamily and townhome construction and…
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