Potential City acquisition of the Federal Building for public parking
Summary
The downtown federal building has been placed on the federal disposal list. The city may have a chance to acquire the property after a public comment period, and the URD wants to expand into the area for a future parking project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Acquisition terms are unknown; a URD-funded parking project on the site is contemplated.
Downtown parking users and future redevelopment of the site if the city acquires it.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board September - Sep 15, 2026
The feds put the downtown Federal Building on the disposal list, and Bozeman wants it — possibly for long-term public parking behind it. Staff are building the blight case for a URD expansion so tax increment funds could help, and everyone's watching what happens to the post office. Actionable news likely by January or February.
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting August - Aug 18, 2026
The downtown federal building has been placed on the federal disposal list. The city may have a chance to acquire the property after a public comment period, and the URD wants to expand into the area for a future parking project.
Federal Building transfer to city ownership is a huge win for Bozeman
Federal Building transfer to city ownership is a huge win for Bozeman Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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