Public Engagement
The Public Engagement Report for the Future Great Falls Growth Policy is now available. This report captures the most extensive outreach effort the City has ever undertaken for a planning initiative—with over 2,300 community members sharing ideas through surveys, workshops, and community events. From housing to downtown to public safety, the feedback reflects what matters most to our community. This input will directly inform the plan’s goals, future land use map, and strategies for managing growth. You can access the link for the full report below, as well as bite-sized summaries and links to full data records of each individual engagement activity. For each activity, you’ll find a link to the summary as well as a link to the raw input data that was analyzed to create it.Engagement Activities
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Full Engagement Report
Read the entire Public Engagement Report here, which includes all engagement activities to date.
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Executive Summary
Read the Executive Summary for a quick overview of the Public Engagement Report. It highlights the key takeaways- what we heard from the community and how we gathered that input.
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Website Stats
Check out a snapshot of FutureGreatFalls.com project website statistics (Snapshot as of April, 2025).
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Stakeholder Roundtables
Find a summary of the process and findings of stakeholder roundtable conversations held in August and December 2024.
Stakeholder Roundtables Overview
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Community Survey
Check out the summarized results and full raw data results of the Community Survey! The survey received over 2,300 responses during the three months it was open.
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Planning Week
Find summaries and outcomes of various engagement activities conducted during Planning Week (January 27th), including public workshops, murals, thought cards, and visual preference boards.
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Student Engagement
See how we engaged students at the Great Falls CORE Elementary School as well as government students at Great Falls High.
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Telephone Guestbook
Read the transcribed messages left on the Future Great Falls Telephone Guestbook.
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Neighborhood Council Workshops
Workshops were held with each Neighborhood Council to map key opportunities and issues within each district. Check out the consolidated map!
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City-Led Coversations and Presentations
Several local organizations and events have featured the Future Great Falls growth policy update team. Check out the list of these organizations and events, and even sign up for your own!
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Thought Cards
See summaries and fully transcribed thought card feedback. Look for these cards at upcoming events to leave your own thoughts, or visit the “Write a Message” tab of this website!
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Social Media
To enhance engagement efforts, the City has consistently shared updates on City-sponsored social media platforms and has collaborated with local news outlets. Find a complete list of social media outreach efforts since the beginning of the growth policy update process.