The answer to this is quite simple: if you’re not involved and your voice isn’t heard during this Growth Policy update process, then the Growth Policy itself won’t have a chance to reflect your vision and priorities for the town.

The City of Whitefish believes community participation is a critical component of the planning process and recognizes that policy and planning decisions about land use, housing, transportation, and capital facilities do not impact us all in the same way. Providing the opportunity for public input encourages citizens to be invested in the future of their community and helps ensure recommendations developed as part of the Growth Policy update are implemented and sustained over time.

Community members are holders of local knowledge. It is the responsibility of the City to listen, elevate, and consider community voices during the planning process. Robust and inclusive community engagement is a vital component of drafting and updating a Growth Policy.

This website will serve as the resource for all things related to the Growth Policy and will allow you to participate right from this website! In order to utilize all the tools and receive news and updates, please register and subscribe to this site. Look to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for information about this project and how to engage on this website.

We will continue to provide updates as they become available.