At the current conservative growth rate for Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley, the local population here will surpass 200,000 when a baby born today graduates from high school. "The boosters of growth say it raises all boats in our community," columnist Tim Crawford says, "but how is growth making our valley better? And who is benefitting? More importantly, who is paying for it? If growth is paying for itself, then why do taxes continue to rise?" Photograph by Tim Crawford