Bringing the Crowd Back to Main Street Bozeman, Montana

Cinnamon Janzer reports on a “renewed nationwide focus on small-town downtowns and Main Streets,” exploring the recent planning work of Bozeman, Montana as a primary example.

Bozeman in April approved the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan, Janzer reports, which employs five principles to achieve desired population and economic growth: “maintaining downtown as the heart of Bozeman — yet focusing on more than just the Main Street Historic District. Ensuring that downtown is walkable and accessible. Designing downtown to be welcoming to everyone. And connecting it to both nature and culture.”