Northside Housing and Transportation Update

NS Housing and Transportation Update

The City of Missoula and partners are excited to share updates about the new Scott Street-Ravara project, safety and infrastructure improvements, and amenities coming to the Northside neighborhood. The neighborhood update will be on Tuesday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Burns St. Community Center at 1500 Burns St. Join us for a presentation at 5:10 p.m., and drop-in style Question and Answer session at 5:45 p.m. with representatives from the City of Missoula, North Missoula Community Development Corporation (NMCDC), and Ravara LLC.

Visit the Northside Housing and Transportation Engage Missoula page for more information about upcoming changes.

We look forward to discussing the new changes coming to the Northside neighborhood with you all. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Maci MacPherson, Communications Specialist, macphersonm@ci.missoula.mt.us.

A person walking down the sidewalk in the snow

Extreme Cold Weather Expected

A strong arctic cold front is headed our way this week, with temperatures dropping significantly. Below are a list of resources for cold weather safety and tips.

Image of beds at the Johnson Street Shelter.

Shelters prepare for life-threatening weather

The Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter and the Poverello Center together can shelter almost 300 people in safe, warm environments. The Homeless Outreach Team will continue working to reach out to people who do not have shelter. The shelters serve hot meals and also provide sack lunches to take out. Both shelters offer services during the day and are staffed around the clock.

Want to help? Donations are welcome! Both shelters accept donations of supplies like warm clothes, warm bedding and sleeping bags, toiletries and toilet paper, as well as financial gifts to help support their efforts. Donors can take items to the Poverello Center at 1110 W. Broadway and to the Johnson Street shelter at Johnson Street and North Avenue.

The City of Missoula Public Works & Mobility Department has the following tips to help residents prevent frozen water pipes where you live.

Open lower kitchen and bathroom cabinets to let air reach pipes;
Keep basement and other windows near water pipes closed;
Don't allow cold air returns to blow on water pipes;
Briefly turn on all water fixtures every day during a cold snap;
Run hot water through pipes when possible.

If you have problems with your water, call Public Works at 406-552-6700.

Picture of the Clark Fork River with snow on the ground, on the river bank, and on Mount Sentinel behind the river.

Other General Tips

Stay informed of what weather is coming from the National Weather Service;
Tips to keep your pets safe and warm from our local KPAX television station;
Tips about recreating outside in the winter and protecting our trails from Missoula Parks & Recreation.