Market Square on Russell Intermountain Development Company, Inc.
Project Site 12.05 acres Property Boundaries Project Area of Interest Russel l Street Wyoming Street Catlin Street Property Boundaries Project Area of Interest Project Site 12.05 acres Silvercrest Residence South 3rd Street
IDC Objectives with Market Square on Russell Opportunity to provide housing for many income groups Affordable Housing 70-75 Units Market Rate Units +/- 175 Units Create Long-term Income Stream to Support Housing Sound Urban Redevelopment with true in-fill Integrate into Neighborhood (park, trails, transit, etc.) Guide Russell Street’s Future Innovate: Live/work Opportunity, Multi-use, Multi-income Protect IDC and Others’ Investment
Planning History 2003 Charrette Connections with Neighborhood Council Leadership Team MMW providing design and planning guidance
Market Square on Russell Next Steps Complete Site Planning Design Refine Use Mix Identify Parcels and Establish Phasing Establish Design Standards Submit Zoning Application Begin Marketing Locally Regionally Demolition/Deconstruction of Improvements Recycle and Re-use materials Contain Costs Environmental sensitivity
Market Square On Russell Key Design Considerations Taller Buildings on Russell Street Create “downtown” flavor Mixed Uses—retail with office and residential above Setbacks to establish “street-wall” and architectural texture Walkability Build Over Parking Uses land twice Avoids surface lots Costly Park (over Parking) for Caras Park-type uses Unique Convenient Community Center Meeting rooms and offices Post Office Bus Transfer Center
Market Square On Russell Residential Considerations True Mix of Incomes, Housing and Ownership Types Affordability Condominiums as a Housing Option Market Demands
Market Square On Russell Infrastructure Needs Which are Eligible for Tax Increment Financing: Streets, Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters Sewer, Water, Gas, Electric Parking Park
Market Square On Russell Proposal for Tax Increment Bonds Series of up to four issuances Based on Phases of Project Tied to performance of previous Phases Each issue a “stand alone” Details and structure to be determined in coming months with an aim to issue first bonds before the end of the calendar year.
Market Square On Russell Test Schematic Possible Phasing Schemes
Market Square on Russell For further information contact: Geoff Badenoch, Project Manager Intermountain Development Company, Inc. 1235 34th St. Missoula, MT 59801 Tel. 406.549.4113 fax 406.549.6406 gbadenoch@missoulahousing.org