Reimagining Uptown Butte: A Conversation with Shanna Adams about a Business Improvement District (BID)

How can creating a Business Improvement District (BID) in Uptown Butte move the needle on the Uptown Butte Master Plan? Shanna Adams, civil engineer, co-owner of the Finlen Hotel, and champion of the Uptown Butte Master Plan Association, speaks to how the creation of BID in Uptown Butte can create a steady source of funding that can be leveraged to bring the vision of the Uptown Butte Master Plan to reality. 

 

About Shanna:  Licensed professional civil engineer with 22+ years' experience leading teams, managing complex infrastructure projects, and advocating for projects that create lasting improvements in our communities.    My career has provided me with a broad range of experiences including working in environmental restoration, community planning and community engagement, pedestrian facilities, and creating successful funding strategies. I have specific expertise in drinking water and water resource (stormwater and river systems) projects. I value operational knowledge and love elegant solutions that are easy to maintain. I've worked in the public and private sectors and on both coasts of the United States, but I've been lucky enough to spend most of my career in Montana. Links: 

https://www.uptownbuttemt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/uptownbuttebid/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559847306163 

https://uptownbuttemasterplan.com/