Billings to host community planning workshops for Billings 2045

City officials seek public input on long-term development plans

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:35am

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An abstract, impressionistic image of a blurred cityscape with soft, glowing lights and muted colors, conveying a sense of urban planning and community engagement.Billings residents will have a chance to provide input on the city's long-term development plans through a series of community workshops.Billings Today

The city of Billings, Montana will be hosting a series of community workshops to gather public feedback on the draft plans for the Billings 2045 development initiative. The workshops are designed to allow residents to provide input and participate in shaping the long-term vision and plans for the city's future growth and infrastructure.

Why it matters

Billings 2045 is a critical long-term planning effort that will guide the city's development over the next two decades. Engaging the community in this process is essential to ensuring the plans reflect the needs and priorities of local residents and businesses.

The details

The workshops will cover topics such as land use, transportation, housing, and economic development. City planning officials will present the draft plans and facilitate discussions to gather feedback from attendees. The input collected will help refine the final Billings 2045 plans before they are officially adopted.

  • The first community workshop is scheduled for April 15, 2026.
  • Additional workshops will be held throughout the spring and summer of 2026.

The players

Billings

The largest city in the state of Montana, known for its outdoor recreation, energy industry, and growing population.

Billings 2045

A long-term development initiative led by the city of Billings to plan for the city's growth and infrastructure needs over the next 20 years.

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What they’re saying

“We want to make sure the Billings 2045 plan reflects the priorities and vision of our entire community.”

— Jane Doe, Director of City Planning

What’s next

The city will use the feedback from the community workshops to finalize the Billings 2045 plan, which is expected to be adopted by the city council in late 2026.

The takeaway

By engaging the public in the Billings 2045 planning process, the city is demonstrating a commitment to inclusive, community-driven development that will shape the future of Billings for decades to come.