Was the Boulder Development Fund worth the investment?

Five years after the Montana State Legislature voted to close the Montana Developmental Center, the June 30 deadline for expending the Boulder Development Fund (BDF) is nearly here.

Did the State’s investment in our community produce a valuable, lasting investment? In hindsight, was the collective vision for the BDF and our community 20-20?

As one of several architects of the BDF, I am writing to share my reflections on that.