Haystack Development smoothly and nimbly orchestrates development projects of all sizes with tailored solutions, handpicked teams, and meticulous project management.

For larger projects and clients, we coordinate to launch and wrap developments — fastidiously overseeing the many moving parts of planning, development, and building. Our knowledge of land use regulations and planning expertise allow us to anticipate potential issues, resulting in tightly-managed, highly successful development projects.

For smaller development quandaries, rely on Haystack’s longstanding development experience. Our ability to translate industry jargon into layperson’s terms and find simple solutions amid countless binders of code have helped many smaller entities save time, money, and headaches.

Case Studies

  • Big Sky Resort

    SMART, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

    Juggling the complex challenge of developing Montana’s biggest ski destination.

    Full case study #1

  • Big Sky Community Park

    A MOUNTAIN-TOWN PARK

    Building a cornerstone neighborhood park — on less than half the original budget.

    Full case study #2

  • City of Bozeman Fire Station #3

    A MONEY-SAVING SOLUTION

    Bringing critical emergency services to a seemingly impossible land use scenario.

    Full case study #3

Each project and client is unique, so Haystack relies on a proven two-step process: talk to people, and then cook up a customized solution for their development needs. Not complicated — but highly effective.

Our solution may be as simple as translating development jargon over the phone, or as comprehensive as assembling, coordinating and directing a customized team to oversee your project, from rough sketch to final brick.

Haystack’s experience is both broad and deep. Thanks to our talented colleagues' we offer a full suite of property entitlement, land use planning, and development services, available a la carte or en masse. (Pardon our French.)

Services

  • Annexation

    Community Impact Analysis

    Conditional Use Permitting

    Department of Environmental Quality Application Coordination

    Document Review

    Environmental Assessments

    Growth Policy Amendments

    Land Use Permitting

    Subdivision Applications

    Zoning Applications

    Zoning Map Amendments

    Zoning Regulations

    Zoning Text Amendments

  • Access Network Layouts

    Concept Planning

    Grading and Drainage Planning

    Site Design

    Utility Planning

    Wetland Delineations

    Weed Management Plans

  • Construction Management

    Detailed Cost Estimating

    Economic Modeling

    Feasibility Studies

    Project Management