Urban Renewal Agency
URBAN RENEWAL MISSION
It is the mission of the Livingston Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to assist with the revitalization of the Livingston downtown area.
The URA, in partnership with downtown businesses and citizens, adopts, funds and manages projects which:
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Rehabilitate and redevelop blighted areas.
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Provide public improvements.
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Repair or rehabilitate deteriorated or deteriorating structures.
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Improve infrastructure, facilities and equipment leading to an increase in the health and safety of the downtown district.
PROJECT AREA
Click here for a map of the Urban Renewal District.
Click here for a legal description of the Urban Renewal District.
The project area is generally defined as the greater Livingston downtown area:
URA GRANT APPLICATION
Click here for the URA grant application.
Applications are due at least two (2) weeks before the URA meeting at which it is to be considered.
By law, priority will be given to programs that:
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Rehabilitate or redevelop blighted areas.
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Provide public improvements.
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Repair or rehabilitate deteriorated or deteriorating structures.
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Improve infrastructure, facilities and equipment leading to an increase in the health and safety of the downtown district.
For further details on urban renewal, see Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42 and 43 of the Montana Code Annotated.
DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
Livingston Urban Renewal Agency Financial Status Update
State of Montana Urban Renewal Law - MCA 7-15-42 & 43
Livingston Urban Renewal Agency By-Laws
City of Livingston - Ordinance No. 1932
Urban Renewal Agency Budget Alignment Policy
Guidelines for Projects URA Parking Lot Improvement Programs
Livingston Arts Project Application