Scenario Planning

This page highlights the use of scenario planning in Missoula, Montana, and the Missoula Urban Service Area (URSA). Four growth scenarios were developed and assessed using GIS to find advantages and disadvantages. Eight criteria were used to assess the suitability of the scenario based on access and proximity to mountain water, city sewers, roads, existing transit and bike routes, city fire travel response time, prime soils and open space, sensitive lands, and wildlife habitat.