NeighborHood Revitalization

Neighborhood Revitalization

Neighborhood revitalization is a key component of creating stronger neighborhoods. NeighborWorks Great Falls actively works to strengthen and expand our impact through a variety of community building and engagement initiatives. From beautifying our neighborhoods through blight removal to enhancing downtown through Great Walls Montana, NeighborWorks Great Falls values our neighbor’s quality of life.

Blight Removal

Since 1980, NeighborWorks Great Falls has been removing blight in this community, specifically in the original townsite. Since that time, nearly 500 blighted properties have been removed and/or renovated.

This not only improves the quality of our neighborhoods but provides quality, affordable homes to hard-working neighbors in need of a hand up into homeownership. NeighborWorks is committed to being a sustainable leader in community housing and neighborhood solutions.

Community Investments

NeighborWorks knows that arts and culture make neighborhoods more vibrant, bringing both residents and visitors downtown to eat, shop, and play and support the local economy. We have long held a place-based approach to our work, and we continue to support Great Falls’ original townsite. Our community engagement efforts include supporting arts, culture, and community development. NeighborWorks Great Falls continues to seek out new ways to invest in our community, strengthening our neighborhoods and improving the place we all call home.

Great Walls Montana

In 2018, a NeighborWorks employee saw the bare walls around downtown and knew there was potential to brighten up the space. She launch what would later be called “Great Walls Montana,” previously known as ArtsFEST. The Business Improvement District took over in 2019, turning this concept into an annual mural festival. They have done an incredible job bringing in new muralists and creating a safer downtown with the help of curator and partner Cameron Moberg. There are currently 65 murals downtown through this initiative! These murals are a testament to the idea of “environmental safety by design.” The once dreary alleys and streets are now a hub for activity as a great backdrop for photos and sightseeing. NeighborWorks stays involved in the mural festival and offers walking mural tours every June during NeighborWorks Week and in late August after the new murals are installed. Tours can also be provided on an as-needed basis, for more information call our office at 406-761-5861.

Neighborhood Guide

Keeping our neighborhoods safe means supporting code enforcement regulations. Get current information to properly handle a variety of neighborly issues.

Resident Resources

From leadership opportunities to updated code enforcement information, NeighborWorks a resource for our residents who want to help make our neighborhoods stronger.