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Be part of the Vision revitalization events history impact
The Billings Industrial Revitalization District, BIRD, is a 501(c)6 contracted with the City of Billings to manage the East Billings Urban Renewal District Tax Increment Finances, also called TIF.
What is EBURD?
District Map
East Billings Urban Renewal District provides opportunities for urban housing, locally-owned industry, and green technology.
Al's Bootery & Repair
Aligned Medical Solutions
Belle Chemical
Billings Home Brewers Supply
Buckaroo Businesses
Duff Norton Moto Air Jack Co.
Liberty & Vine Country Store
Montana Leather Company Store
Northwest Industrial Supply Inc.
Red Oxx Manufacturing
Safe Kids Yellowstone County
Shipton's Big R
Swanke Saddles
Western Ranch Supply Shop
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billings Food Bank
Salvation Army
Explorers Academy
Rimrock
A Home Vet
American Medical Response
American Welding & Gas
Brown's Automotive
Crash Champions
Executive Cleaning Co., Inc.
First Interstate Bank
Graphic Imprints Inc.
J&S Transportation
Kairos Properties
Montana Mobile Document Shredding
Montana Dakota Utilities
Rush Real Estate
Signature Signs
Yellowstone Electric Co.
Yellowstone Ice & Water
504 Pottery
Alternative Athletic/Crossfit
Andy's Bar & Lounge
Mr. Thrifty
Red Oxx Lawn
The Loft
The Warden's Casino
Thirsty Street Brewing
Toucan Arts (Coming Soon)
Wilcoxson's Ice Cream Co., Inc.
Wilson's Iron Barn Gym
Montana Wildlife Artistry
Billings Pavement Services, LLC
Clein's Xterior Supply Company
CM+E Construction LLC
Fischer Flooring
Granite Mountain Countertops
Lesman Iron Works
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
Vemco Inc.
Wood Wise Cabinets Co.
Air Controls, Inc.
ATS Inland NW
02 Architects
Alpha Overhead Door
Rasin Contracting
Iam's Concrete
Windor
1 Stop Automotive
3 Dog Motors
A's Auto Detailing
Auto Acres
Auto Resource
Big Sky Express Car Wash
Brown's Rebuild Center
Don's Automatic Car Wash
Ernie's Auto Sales
First Class Auto Body & Restoration
Golden Nugget Automotive & Paint
Johnson's Auto Repair
Montana Muffler
MTS Technologies
O'Reily Auto Parts
Track Side Auto Body
Al's Bootery & Repair
Aligned Medical Solutions
Belle Chemical
Billings Home Brewers Supply
Buckaroo Businesses
Duff Norton Moto Air Jack Co.
Liberty & Vine Country Store
Montana Leather Company Store
Northwest Industrial Supply Inc.
Red Oxx Manufacturing
Safe Kids Yellowstone County
Shipton's Big R
Swanke Saddles
Western Ranch Supply Shop
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billings Food Bank
Salvation Army
Explorers Academy
Rimrock
A Home Vet
American Medical Response
American Welding & Gas
Brown's Automotive
Crash Champions
Executive Cleaning Co., Inc.
First Interstate Bank
Graphic Imprints Inc.
J&S Transportation
Kairos Properties
Montana Mobile Document Shredding
Montana Dakota Utilities
Rush Real Estate
Signature Signs
Yellowstone Electric Co.
Yellowstone Ice & Water
504 Pottery
Alternative Athletic/Crossfit
Andy's Bar & Lounge
Mr. Thrifty
Red Oxx Lawn
The Loft
The Warden's Casino
Thirsty Street Brewing
Toucan Arts (Coming Soon)
Wilcoxson's Ice Cream Co., Inc.
Wilson's Iron Barn Gym
Montana Wildlife Artistry
Billings Pavement Services, LLC
Clein's Xterior Supply Company
CM+E Construction LLC
Fischer Flooring
Granite Mountain Countertops
Lesman Iron Works
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
Vemco Inc.
Wood Wise Cabinets Co.
Air Controls, Inc.
ATS Inland NW
02 Architects
Alpha Overhead Door
Rasin Contracting
Iam's Concrete
Windor
1 Stop Automotive
3 Dog Motors
A's Auto Detailing
Auto Acres
Auto Resource
Big Sky Express Car Wash
Brown's Rebuild Center
Don's Automatic Car Wash
Ernie's Auto Sales
First Class Auto Body & Restoration
Golden Nugget Automotive & Paint
Johnson's Auto Repair
Montana Muffler
MTS Technologies
O'Reily Auto Parts
Track Side Auto Body
BIRD Business partnerships
Look what's already here!
Swanky Saddles
Western Ranch Supply
Red Oxx Manufacturing
Al's Bootery
Thirsty Street Brewing
504 Sq Ft Pottery
Bring Your Business to the EBURD
The EBURD is an economically diverse neighborhood with retail, service, housing, and entertainment. Located between downtown and the heights, with easy access to the interstate makes the EBURD centrally located to all of Billings and surrounding areas. It is one of three districts eligible of Tax Increment Funds in Billings. The EBURD is on the verge of a revival with the expansion and growth of current, local businesses.
- TIF Financing
- BIRD assistance
- Proximity to Metra Park
- Centrally Located
- Multi-use zoning
- Accessibility to interstate
- Free parking
- Proximity to North Park
EBURD Developments
Look What's Coming!
Along with new businesses coming to the EBURD, there are also initiatives to improve the community. Some of these include improvements to sidewalks, neighborhood security, as well as making it more bright and beautiful.
Lighting
1st Avenue is getting more lighting with its redevelopment.
Parks
North Park is getting refreshed, including ADA accessible park facilities.
Security
Project Green Light helps make security and lighting improvements.
Dog Park
A dog park is in development to go into North Park.
Pole Banners
Pole banners with designs of prominent EBURD locations to brighten neighborhood.
Parking
The EBURD offers free parking.
Lighting
1st Avenue is getting more lighting with its redevelopment.
Dog Park
A dog park is in development to go into North Park.
Parks
North Park is getting refreshed, including ADA accessible park facilities.
Pole Banners
Pole banners with designs of prominent EBURD locations to brighten neighborhood.
Security
Project Green Light helps make security and lighting improvements.
Parking
The EBURD offers free parking.
EBURD plans
Vision casting
As the EBURD continues to go through its revitalization, BIRD wants to share and collaborate with you on the vision. Below is the district currently as well as 2, 5, and 10 years into the future. Tell us what you envision the EBURD to be in the future. The possibilities are endless.
Dream with us.
Businesses joining the EBURD
Look what's Coming!
Mixed Use
Toucan Art Gallery
AirControls
5th Ave Corridor
TIf Opportunities
TIF, or Tax Increment Funding, is used to create a new revenue stream that funds critical community improvements. TIF is a tool that is used in urban renewal districts. There are three TIF districts in Billings, MT. Here are some examples of TIF reimbursable expenses.
- Private and public utilities
- Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
- Landscaping
- Architect, engineering, surveys, and appraisals
- Improvement of pedestrian areas
- Green space and waterways
- Off street parking for public use
- Demolition and abatement of structures for removal of blight
Calling All Developers
help build a better billings
This is an understated part of our city that is looking for forward-thinking developers. With intact services, growth incentives and and a vision of urban living in the heart of Big Sky country, this is a neighborhood that could be the next generation of smart living.
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