The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will hold its monthly Friday Forum on April 10, focusing on Bozeman’s new Unified Development Code. The event is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom and is open to the public, according to a March 18 announcement.
The forum aims to inform residents about recent changes in Bozeman’s land-use guidelines and their impact on community growth. Chris Saunders, Bozeman’s community development manager, will lead the discussion and answer questions regarding how the new code will shape future development.
Bozeman introduced a draft of proposed revisions to its Unified Development Code in August 2023. Over two years, the city engaged with the community through public hearings, responded to legislative changes from the Montana Legislature, and held work sessions with the City Commission before finalizing and adopting the code on December 16, 2025. The updated regulations took effect February 1 of this year.
Registration for the Friday Forum must be completed online via Zoom or at montana.edu/olli/friday/ before 11 a.m. on April 10. Participants who register will receive an email with instructions for joining the session.
OLLI at MSU is part of Academic Technology and Outreach, which organizes forums each month from September through May as part of its broader outreach mission across Montana State University. The university leads in research funding within Montana with annual expenditures exceeding $288 million according to the official website. It also contributes to communities through volunteer efforts, outreach programs, and research focused on improving lives and environmental conditions according to the official website.
Montana State University ranks among the top five percent of global universities per the Center for World University Rankings and leads in Montana according to the official website. With approximately 17,165 students enrolled—split evenly between residents and nonresidents—the university operates as Montana’s land-grant institution dedicated to research, education, and addressing key challenges according to the official website.
As OLLI continues its series of forums throughout the academic year, organizers encourage interested individuals to participate in discussions that address local issues such as urban planning while highlighting MSU’s ongoing commitment to public service.