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  • Streaming into the void

    Many Montana musicians are holding virtual streaming events to deal with the financial and psychological impact of canceled music events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Early events were well attended, with up to 100 people, and brought in more money than they would have earned playing at local bars. Interest has slowed down over time, but many musicians want to keep streaming events after the pandemic as another tool to engage audiences now that they have embraced digital delivery. The virtual events allow musicians to experiment and be creative, but most are excited to return to the energy of live shows.

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  • Can community design take the loneliness and angst out of aging?

    By 2025, 25% of Montana’s population is expected to be over the age of 65. Bill Thomas and Kavan Peterson are two leaders in approaching how to improve the experience of aging, in Montana and around the globe. They have tried many approaches, but what unites them all is using creative design tactics to make a more positive living experience for the elderly. By focusing on integrating architecture, culture, and technology, nursing homes can be transformed, loneliness can decrease, and aging people’s quality of health and life can improve.

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  • In Montana, houses are replacing farmland

    Despite a boom in the economy for Montana, not all are feeling the impact equally. In rural Missoula, farmers are struggling to find ways to preserve their land as developers move to build on the rich soil the farmers can't afford to keep. While many tactics have been employed to mitigate this situation and bridge the gap that is dividing this community, one of the greatest solutions found thus far has been turning an eye to a sister state - Vermont.

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