Winter Park Council Approves First Step in Master Development Plan
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On July 15, Winter Park town council members approved the first final development plan for the mountain's base area. The long-term redevelopment project is led by Alterra Mountain Company and the Winter Park Recreational Association.
The plan will transform 15 acres between the Resort and Welcome Village areas with new accommodations and 35,000 square feet of commercial space. The plan preserves almost four acres of land as recreational open space, and hopes to generate temporary jobs during construction as well as permanent resort positions when the renovations are finished.
The council approved a preliminary development plan on June 3, creating the literal foundation for this latest approval, as it detailed the rezoning of all 177 acres in the base area. As such, each phase of the redevelopment will require further council approval before movingforward.
Sustainability Resolutions
Council members approved three resolutions aimed at advancing Winter Park’s carbon-neutral goals.
The council awarded a contract to Lotus Engineering to orient its climate goals. The contract's responsibilities include analyzing potential greenhouse gas reduction, developing climate action strategies, and to creating a "climate vulnerability risk assessment."
The council also gave GreyEdge Group LLC the go-ahead to investigate geothermal as a possible clean energy heating system.
Finally, the council approved a Letter of Intent that allows the town to begin seeking grant opportunities with the State of Colorado for transportation and sustainability efforts.
Special Event Permits Approved
In addition to sustainability concerns, the meetings also approved three upcoming special event permits.
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- Plein Air @ Altitude – a fine art event with a cocktail reception and silent auction on August 30 at the Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park.
- 5Point Adventure Film Festival – a fundraiser for Grand County’s youth climbing team, set for August 2 at 6:30 p.m.
- First Fridays – a community art series held at Uptripping in Cooper Creek Square on select first Fridays in 2025 and 2026.
The latest details on the development plan and sustainability initiatives can be found in the latest meeting agenda and minutes here.
Check out the full master plan here, which emphasizes four prioties: Mountain Expansion, Public Spaces and Parking, Connectivity and Transit, and Hotels and Residential.
We can't wait to see what the new Winter Park looks like!
