The Nine Blessings housing proposal in Great Falls has elicited various concerns from local residents. The Nine Blessings Mobile Home Park plans to develop the park to include 154 mobile homes along with designated park space on the property located at 4600 7th Ave N. Should the city approve the annexation, the developers intend to commence construction in the spring of 2026, aiming to complete the project within two years.
An initial motion to recommend city approval for the annexation was dismissed following disagreements among council members. The proposal stipulates a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per unit, with parking to be restricted to off-street areas to ensure that roadways remain accessible for emergency vehicles at all times, as stated in the narrative provided by TD&H. Additional guest parking will also be incorporated throughout the development.
The plan includes pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of 44th Street North and along the southern side of 7th Avenue North. The proposed homes will be positioned on and anchored to concrete slabs specifically designed to support these structures.
The development proposal features open space and recreational facilities for residents, which include a half basketball court, a pickleball court, a children’s playground, a gazebo, and a fenced dog park. Furthermore, a park area is planned along the southern edge of the development, with several access pathways that will connect to the adjacent Heren Park pathway system.
Concerns have been expressed about the current traffic conditions, which many residents believe will deteriorate with the introduction of this new development. Additionally, there are apprehensions regarding potential significant increases in lot rent. Some residents have articulated concerns about the home values, arguing that the prices are excessive relative to the anticipated depreciation over time.
One local resident remarked that the proposed rental rates could be viewed as exploitative. They noted that tenants possess only personal property rights, implying that the ownership of land is not included.
Another local resident contended that private equity landlords often prioritize profit over the welfare of tenants, resulting in issues such as elevated rents, increased fees, inadequate maintenance, and aggressive eviction practices.
Further information regarding this project will be published in The Great Falls Gazette as it becomes available.
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
