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The Downtown Missoula District has been growing rapidly in the past couple of decades, due to tourism and relocation movements. Downtown has had numerous new small businesses move into the area, and several organizations. One of these organizations which started right in Downtown itself; the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.missouladowntown.com/about/missoula-downtown-association/ |title=About the Missoula Downtown Association |publisher=missouladowntown.com |accessdate=27 November 2010}}</ref> has been a large organization lately in Missoula. The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) formed in 1975 and has organized almost everything that has recently met together in Missoula for the past several decades. With the help of the Missoula Downtown Association, downtown's main venue recently has been Caras Park, which is right next to the heart of Downtown Missoula, and the Missoula carousel. |
The Downtown Missoula District has been growing rapidly in the past couple of decades, due to tourism and relocation movements. Downtown has had numerous new small businesses move into the area, and several organizations. One of these organizations which started right in Downtown itself; the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.missouladowntown.com/about/missoula-downtown-association/ |title=About the Missoula Downtown Association |publisher=missouladowntown.com |accessdate=27 November 2010}}</ref> has been a large organization lately in Missoula. The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) formed in 1975 and has organized almost everything that has recently met together in Missoula for the past several decades. With the help of the Missoula Downtown Association, downtown's main venue recently has been Caras Park, which is right next to the heart of Downtown Missoula, and the Missoula carousel. |
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== Missoula Downtown Master Plan == |
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The '''Missoula Downtown Association''' has designed a plan for the future of '''Downtown Missoula'''. It is a '''25 year outlook''', to improve buildings, and streets; plus add on to make it more '''eco-friendly''', and add numerous new office/residential/hotel buildings. There are even plans to re-invest in the Missoula Depot, and to add street cars in the downtown area. |
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=== About === |
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The expected increase in population in the '''Missoula market''', the community’s commitment to preserving open space, and potential conflicts between old and new, commercial and residential highlighted the need for a '''Downtown Master Plan''' in Missoula. |
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While the visioning process for the Downtown Master Plan has ended, the city now needs to adopt and implement plans. The plan was adopted unanimously by the '''Missoula City Coucil''' in August 2009. It will take many years for the city to fully implement this plan, and they say they will need to '''review and revise''' it every 3-5 years to ensure its vision and goals are still applicable. |
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The plan contends the help of 57 businesses, individuals and organizations that contributed financially to the creation of the plan. This enormous goal of developing a '''community vision''' for Downtown Missoula was accomplished with 85 meetings and more than 2,000 individuals who took the time to attend, engage, articulate their thoughts and complete ballots. |
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=== Missoula Downtown Master plan FINAL === |
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To read the full Missoula Downtown Master Plan visit this link, and open it. |
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http://www.missouladowntown.com/about/downtown-master-plan/ |
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== Missoula Art Museum == |
== Missoula Art Museum == |
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Revision as of 23:31, 26 January 2011
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| Country | United States |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Neighbourhood | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,200 ft (975 m) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Neighbourhood | 1,089 |
| • Urban | 68,876 |
| • Metro | 108,623 |
| Time zone | North American Mountain Time Zone |
| Website | missouladowntown.com |
Downtown Missoula is the central business, and shopping district in Missoula, Montana. Downtown Missoula's rough boundaries are the Clark Fork River to its south, Madison St. to its east, the old U.S 93 highway/ North Orange St. to its west, and West Alder St. to its north, though parts south of the Clark Fork River are also at times mentioned.
Buildings
Aber Hall in Missoula standing at 12 floors and over 175 feet tall is the tallest building in Missoula. Jesse Hall which is an exact replica of Aber Hall is considered the second tallest building in Missoula. The only other high-rise in Missoula is the Millennium Building which is 10 floors, and just under 150 feet tall. Some other historic, and or Post-modern building's in Missoula include: The Wilma Building, The Garlington Building (Missoula, Montana), and the Florence Hotel. Missoula is home to over 60 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. For a full list:Buildings and structures in Missoula, Montana.
Largest Buildings
| Place | Address | Floors | Year(s) built | Primary use |
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| Aber Hall | 32 Campus Drive | 12 | 1968 | Dormitory |
| First Interstate Center (Missoula) | 101 E. Front Street | 6 | (2008–2009) | office |
| Millennium Building | 125 Bank Street | 10 | (1996–1998) | office |
| First Security Bank (Downtown Missoula) | 100 E. Broadway | 10 | 1998 | office |
| Wilma Building (historic) | 131 S. Higgins Ave | 8 | 1921 | Theatre/residential |
| Florence Hotel | 111 N. Higgins Ave. | 7 | 1941 | Hotel/residential |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 3720 North Reserve St | 6 | (2006–2007) | Hotel |
Under Construction
This is a list of buildings in Missoula that are currently under construction.
| proposed name | Floor(s) | completion year | city |
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| Garlington Building (Missoula, Montana) | 6 | 2009–2010 | Missoula |
| Missoula International Airport Control Tower | 2011–2012 | Missoula | |
| Holiday Inn Express Missoula | 6 | 2010–2011 | Missoula |
CityScape
Geography
Downtown Missoula is mostly flat except for parts of the Clark Fork River which there are some small slopes that is still easy terrain for anyone who wants to fish, swim, or do any other activities. Since downtown Missoula is located in a valley with the rest of the city it can have un-level terrain at times but overall anyone could surpass the low riding terrain of Missoula. The University of Montana district is located just upstream of the Clark Fork River which makes downtown even more busy during the school's session(s)'. Downtown Missoula also has two main parks in its downtown district. Downtown Missoula has also suffered from smog in the past, resulting in pollution.
Downtown's Birth
Downtown Missoula became a permanent spot in Missoula ever since Missoula has been a city. Downtown started in the late 1890s and has been rapidly growing ever since. Downtown Missoula boomed when A.J Gibson moved to Missoula with ideas for growth in the samll town[1]. A.J Gibson virtually consrtucted and designed every historic building in Downtown Missoula including the Missoula County Courthouse in 1908, and the Missoula Mercantile Building. Ole Bakke created and constructed the famous Wilma Building that was the first steel-framed structure in Montana at its completion in 1921.
After the A.J Gibson era Downtown Missoula grew at a steady pace until the Modern era. The Modern era is concluded from the 1990s to present day. the start of the Modern era began when all the logging yards in Missoula; that was Missoula's economy at one time totally vanished. once logging vanished the Missoula Downtown Association was born and the real Downtown Missoula became what it is today. with the completion of the First Interstate Bank, the First Security Bank, the new St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, and the 2nd tallest Building in Missoula- the Millennium Building; Downtown finally started to look like a modern Downtown. Recently, the brand new Garlington Building (Missoula, Montana) completed its constrution; adding to more modern day buildings in Missoula.
Enlarging Downtown
The Downtown Missoula District has been growing rapidly in the past couple of decades, due to tourism and relocation movements. Downtown has had numerous new small businesses move into the area, and several organizations. One of these organizations which started right in Downtown itself; the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA)[2] has been a large organization lately in Missoula. The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) formed in 1975 and has organized almost everything that has recently met together in Missoula for the past several decades. With the help of the Missoula Downtown Association, downtown's main venue recently has been Caras Park, which is right next to the heart of Downtown Missoula, and the Missoula carousel.
Missoula Art Museum
The Missoula Art Museum was founded in 1975, and has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987; it is a fully accessible, free, public museum that boasts six exhibition spaces, a library, education center, and an inviting information lounge. After a $5.3 million capital campaign and grand opening in September 2006, MAM offers a spectacular attraction in the heart of the historic downtown. The successful building design has seamlessly fused the 100-year-old Carnegie Library building with a contemporary addition, creating the perfect environment for exhibiting, celebrating, and preserving MAM's growing contemporary art collection.
Parks
Caras Park
The Caras Park Pavilion, located in the heart of Downtown Missoula on the Clark Fork River, is the epicenter of Downtown Missoula.with the help of the Missoula Downtown Association, Caras Park has been the main venue to these yearly events[3]: A Carousel for Missoula, a hand carved carousel built by volunteers is located adjacent to Caras Park
- Out to Lunch
- Downtown ToNight
- Garden City River Rod
- International Wildlife Film Festival
- WildFest
- Parks & Recreation Kids Fest
- YMCA Riverbank Run
- First Night Missoula
- Garden City BrewFest
- Hemp Fest
- GermanFest
- Concerts by Jewel
- Chris Isaak
- Los Lobos
- Santana
- Ziggy Marley and
- B.B. King
Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park is a park located in the Downtown Missoula district. It is the Largest park in the district, and is adjacent to the Clark Fork River, so it is most occupied during the summer.
See also
References
- ^ http://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/article_21bad1f4-ac16-11df-afec-001cc4c03286.html
- ^ "About the Missoula Downtown Association". missouladowntown.com. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ^ http://www.missouladowntown.com/about/caras-park/
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