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Review for Missoula Urban Demonstration Project, Missoula, MT, USA

Rating: 4 stars  

MUD! My next door neighbor and hardworking partner in sustainable living for several years. The honest efforts of Missoula Urban Demonstration are a testament to the hard work of non-profits. Through the collective efforts of dedicated staff and volunteers, MUD has grown from a simple city seed company to a vital community resource for cooperative urban living. It is a delight to watch them evolve. I sincerely support their efforts as a Missoulian, neighbor and friend.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Having worked with the MUD board on several different occasions I have experienced their dedication to the core mission of MUD and drive to advance the organization in the best ways. As a neighbor to the MUD site, I get to experience the energy of the work that happens there, the constant coming and going of workers, members and volunteers, and I can sense their determination in making the mission of MUD the mission of a much larger community.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

They need space! While their location is certainly being used to its utmost, there is little room to grow and accommodate new communities. I would also recommend they engage in more partnerships with other local groups who share common visions to generate more support and growth of their own organization.

Role:  Client Served & I worked with MUD to do community research to find out how they could best serve the needs of the community.