Downtown Dillon: Your Voice, Your Vision
Downtown Dillon Master Plan
Shaping the Future of Our Historic Downtown
Downtown Dillon is the heart of our community—rich in history, full of character, and vital to our local economy. As Dillon continues to grow and evolve, it's time to revisit and refresh the Downtown Master Plan to reflect our shared vision for the future.
Since its adoption in 2016, the Downtown Master Plan has guided important improvements across our city center. With many of the original action items now complete, this update is a key opportunity to assess what’s working, identify new priorities, and ensure downtown remains a vibrant, welcoming, and economically resilient place for all.
Why This Matters Now
This project builds on the success of the 2016 plan while integrating current community needs, updated conditions, and alignment with Dillon’s ongoing Growth Policy update. The refreshed plan will:
Reinforce downtown’s role as a community hub
Support local businesses and economic vitality
Enhance infrastructure, walkability, and public spaces
Celebrate and preserve Dillon’s unique historic character
Provide a practical roadmap for implementation
As the original authors of the 2016 plan, Sanbell brings a deep understanding of Dillon’s goals—paired with a fresh approach and renewed commitment to community-driven solutions.
Your Voice, Your Downtown
Community input is at the heart of this process. Over the coming months, we’ll be gathering ideas, feedback, and insights from residents, business owners, and stakeholders to shape a plan that reflects what matters most to Dillon.
Together, we can create a downtown that honors our past and looks boldly toward the future.
Draft Downtown Dillon Master Plan Will Be Ready September 20th – See it at the Farmers Market!
The City of Dillon and the project team are excited to share the DRAFT Downtown Dillon Master Plan, developed with the help of your input!
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: City of Dillon Farmers Market (Downtown Dillon)
At the market, you’ll have the chance to:
View highlights of the draft plan
See how survey responses and community feedback shaped the vision
Share your final thoughts before the plan is adopted
Our project team will be there to discuss and answer all your questions!
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Downtown Dillon. We encourage all residents, business owners, and patrons to stop by, review the plan, and share your feedback.
Can't make it to the market? Our draft plan is available online! Click the DRAFT Downtown Dillon Master Plan button to view.
Got questions or comments about the draft? Reach out to Kristina Abbey via email at operations@dillonmt.org and she will be happy to assist.
Want to see what the community is saying about Downtown Dillon? Check out what we heard from the community:
Have questions, comments, or want to get more involved?
Meet your project team, we’d love to hear from you!
Kendra Piedalue, PLA, ASLA
Project Manager
kpiedalue@sanbell.com
406-922-4316
Diane Tolhurst
Community Engagement Lead
dtolhurst@sanbell.com
406-922-4330
Dani Arps
Community Technical Assistance Program Planner
Dani.Arps@mt.gov
406-841-2818
Kristina Abbey
Operations
operations@dillonmt.org
406-683-4245