Downtown News

March 16, 2020 As we navigate uncharted territory of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Downtown Missoula Partnership and the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) in particular understand the concerns and desires for our Downtown community to do all it can to reduce the spread of the virus and the impact on our community. Like many of our...

How URDs and TIF have shaped Missoula’s Growth Believe me, I’m no expert in the field of TIF (Tax Increment Financing) or URDs (Urban Renewal Districts), but I do know that these topics have generated plenty of debate and misunderstanding in our community over the decades. It is inherently a complex topic and requires some...

February 25, 2020 10TH ANNUAL WINTER BREWFEST COMES TO CARAS PARK SATURDAY, FEB. 29, 2020 The Missoula Downtown Association and TrailWest Bank will host the tenth annual Winter BrewFest on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 2-6 pm. Held at Caras Park, it will feature beer, cider, wine, food, entertainment and more. The public is invited...

Local & State Media February 18, 2020 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF MISSOULA RENEWED FOR ANOTHER 10 YEARS With more than 72% approval and less than 3% protest from Downtown property owners, the Downtown Business Improvement District of Missoula (BID) was renewed for another 10-year period on a 9-3 vote by the Missoula City Council...

Feb. 4, 2020 MDA SEEKS FOOD VENDORS, BANDS FOR DOWNTOWN 2020 SUMMER EVENTS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1  Each summer, the Missoula Downtown Association produces a number of events aimed at bringing thousands of people to Downtown Missoula. On Wednesdays at lunchtime and Thursday evenings in June, July and August people can enjoy...

Missoula Parks and Recreation is proud to serve the citizens of Missoula with quality recreation programs, well-maintained parks and trails, and an abundance of open space lands. Missoula boasts more than 550 acres of city parkland, 22 miles of commuter trails, 4,200 acres of conservation lands and 26,000 park and boulevard trees. As part of...

Greetings, one and all! In this year of 2020, I couldn’t be more honored to hold the role of President of the Missoula Downtown Association Board of Directors. As such, I will endeavor to be the best ambassador and advocate I can for Downtown Missoula and all it offers to this fantastic community. I serve...

Missoula’s Office City, A Family Legacy Why is shopping local important? Small businesses foster job opportunities for local residents, contribute to local economic sustainability, offer a more diverse inventory, provide unique and personalized customer experiences, and eventually empower other small businesses or startups to become building blocks to our community and economic history. Joseph M....

Local Media January 16, 2020 McCarthy SIX INDIVIDUALS HONORED WITH SPECIAL AWARDS AT MDA AWARDS BANQUET JANUARY 16 Kia Liszak Recipient of Dan Cederberg Downtowner of the Year Award From a group of 18 nominees, the Missoula Downtown Association presented six special awards at the annual meeting of the general membership on January 16 at...