Missoula Midtown News

First Security Bank is in the process of renovating Catlin Plaza on the corners of Wyoming and Catlin.  The plaza is located in a bustling part of Midtown near Bayern Brewing, Westside Lanes, and Black Coffee Roasting Company. Construction is well underway and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2012.

A dilapidated stairway on the east façade will be replaced with an enclosed stair, light fixtures, a pedestrian scale canopy, and trees in the area between the building and the sidewalk.

 The work is designed to improve the area’s aesthetics and functionality by:

• Restoring the building façade
• Illuminating the signage, storefront, window displays and recessed areas of the building with exterior lighting and improving safety
• Enhancing pedestrian activity along the street with street grade entrances and improving access for disabled citizens
• Addressing pedestrian scale with architectural detailing
• Increasing energy efficiency

 

December 23, 2011

Community Medical Unveils New Wing

Community Medical Center finished its brand new Women’s and Newborn Center this month. The $10 million addition includes 18 private suites equipped with private bathrooms and furniture, including a pull out sofa bed for dad.  There are more computer work stations for staff, as Community will switch to an electronic medical system in September 2012.  At the end of the wing is the fireside chat room – deemed the best room in the hospital – to welcome extended families to come meet newborns. Three focus groups that included moms, patients, and the best architects and engineers, helped design the space.  With three concepts in mind – nature, design, and lighting – they filled the new wing with plenty of colors and artwork. The $7 million, second phase of the Women’s and Newborn Center includes the renovation of the labor and delivery rooms.  The project is scheduled for completion in June.

 

 

December 20, 2011

The newly redesigned Elbow Room opens December 23 on the corner of Stephens and Kensington Avenues. The 9,368-square-foot space includes a casino, restaurant, and sports bar with 52 widescreen televisions, a game room, and open patio seating.  An Events Center is also in the works for 2012. Owner and manager, Josh Paffhausen hopes to fill the Crimson Events Center with concerts, banquets, weddings, and other events. We're happy to see a Midtown business owner contributing to the aesthetics that make Midtown an attractive place to be; the new building will be a welcome addition to the section of town that’s known more for its offices and warehouses.  Once the project is completed, we think we’ll see a boost to Midtown’s entertainment scene, helping to foster an impression of Midtown as a fun and desirable place to spend an evening. A great new venue with much potential for the area. Check out this article from the Missoulian for more information. 

 

December 19, 2011

WGM Group and the Missoula Redevelopment Agency are making plans on how best to spend a few million dollars in the Midtown area or sometimes referred to as URD III. The Midtown area extends south from Mount to 39th and includes the Fairgrounds, Southgate Mall, and Brooks St. The funds would invest in some of the following:

Basic Curb and Sidewalk Infrastructure Needs
These projects are recommended to improve pedestrian safety, aesthetics, property values, parking, drainage, street cleaning and maintenance. These include curbs and sidewalks that are missing or in poor condition, curb extensions, and median refuge crossings.

Transportation Network Improvements
These projects are recommended to improve connectivity and circulation within Midtown and to destinations outside the district. These include trail connections, bike routes, new traffic signals or roundabouts, street improvements, and new street connections.

Streetscape and Aesthetic Improvements
These projects are recommended to improve the identity, aesthetics, and character of Midtown. These include gateway signing, wayfinding, landscaping, and pocket parks.

For the complete proposal click here.