STRP

This project investigates the economic, cultural, and community development impacts of Idaho’s music industry, with Treefort Music Fest serving as a focal point to understand how creative ecosystems contribute to statewide vitality. Through a community-engaged and mixed-methods approach—including economic modeling, qualitative interviews, and case study analysis—the project will generate a holistic framework for understanding music’s role in placemaking, workforce development, and entrepreneurship across urban and rural Idaho.