"Can Denser Developments Solve Missoula's Housing Crisis?"

Missoula is addressing its housing crisis through the "Our Missoula Code Reform" project, which encourages denser, more affordable developments.

City officials acknowledge the need for "tradeoffs" such as reducing open space and increasing multi-unit lots to make housing more accessible. With home prices still high—median at $560,000—experts emphasize the shortage of housing, especially for middle-income buyers.

Solutions include subsidized housing, deed-restricted homes, and tax increment financing.

The Pro Housing Missoula coalition aims to educate the public on diverse housing options as the city aligns with state land-use requirements.