Housing Crisis

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An 11-story student housing complex overshadowing a historic street, symbolizing the negative impact of unchecked university expansion on local culture and community identity.

Student housing expansion erodes local culture and community identity

An 11-story private student housing project near Westhaven threatens to block sunlight and neighborhood access from West Main Street, fundamentally altering a historic streetscape.

Elise Marrow·September 13, 2026

Aerial view of Missoula, Montana, with new housing developments encroaching on scenic mountain landscapes, highlighting the city's rapid growth and housing demand.

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Missoula, Montana's rapid growth fuels housing demand crisis

Missoula's median home price surged 40% in just two years, now over $550,000, according to the Missoula Organization of Realtors.

Camila Roque·April 21, 2026