Malta Community Input

Economic Development (private business)

  • Continue revitalization of downtown area
  • Continue to fund Phillco
  • New call center
  • Neighborhood block party
  • Community center
  • Better use of existing buildings; recruit new businesses
  • Business directory
  • “Welcome” packet for tourists and new residents
  • Recruit optometrist, dentist

Housing

  • Encourage development of new housing & subdivision
  • Encourage housing rehabilitation through demonstration grant
  • Host rental information session for potential landlords
  • Offer local tax incentives to remove old structures and replace with new housing
  • Encourage private development
  • Convert old hospital into 2-4 bedroom units
  • Create more rentals
  • Make housing more affordable

Infrastructure

  • Assess electrical in buildings
  • Insurance companies
  • Smart communities
  • Create office space to rent

Recreation & Parks

  • Build partnerships and volunteerism
  • Create water park
  • Provide bowling facility
  • Promote and market city of Malta
  • Promote areas like Zortman
  • Promote gold panning
  • Market through use of pamphlets and informational documents

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