Remodeling of a municipal facility in Missoula, Montana. Conceptual plans call for the remodel of a municipal facility.

The Public Works and Mobility Department collaborated with A&E Design to develop the programming and concept design for the building and site improvements at 1345 W. Broadway. Given at least a 15-year occupancy timeline, the team assessed the current building program, infrastrastructure and utiliziation, and strived to maximize the value of the building to meet department needs for the near future. Several systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) within the building are beyond their useful lifespan and need to be upgraded to remain viable and to service new functions proposed within the building. The Broadway Building currently supports 62 employees, many of which have desks that are located in makeshift and crowded spaces, and materials and equipment for daily operations. In its current state, the building does not have the capacity to support any additional FTEs, equipment, and materials. The projected cost comparisons to potentially remodel the Zip Beverage building is approximately $31.5 million (includes purchase of building) and to build new is approximately $41 million (does not include purchase of land). The water debt service (49%), stormwater debt service (6%), and Road District #1 debt service (45%) will fund this $9.3 million remodel project over multiple years. The project is included in the City's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of December 2, 2025, information regarding design firm and construction manager has not been released. Further details regarding construction and completion timelines have not been disclosed. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.