Missoula County Approves Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to establish the Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) at their public meeting on Nov. 14. This designation allows the County to address infrastructure gaps that have hindered economic development in the area. Through the TEDD, Missoula County aims to enhance infrastructure like transportation, water, wastewater, and broadband to attract and support value-adding economic development, such as manufacturing, tech research and tourism, which will contribute to local economic growth.

The TEDD development process included a review of infrastructure needs and adoption of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) with strategies for tax increment financing to fund essential improvements. Following input from community members and local taxing jurisdictions during public hearings, the commissioners made adjustments based on public comments and have moved forward with establishing the TEDD, aligned with the County's broader economic vision in the Missoula County Growth Policy.

You can watch the full Public Meeting here.