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  • Community Input Sought during Next Phase of Civic Area Master Plan Process

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    An open house on April 17 and a series of short, interactive surveys at EngageVail.comwill be available to collect comments and feedback from the community during the next phase of the Town of Vail Civic Area planning process, which extends from April 12 through April 28.

    https://www.vailgov.com/announcements/community-input-sought-during-next-phase-of-civic-area-master-plan-process

  • Channel 5 Broadcast of April 2nd

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    Watch the Channel 5 broadcast of the April 2nd update on the Civic Area to Town Council.

  • 11 Key Takeaways from First Window of Engagement

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    Over 500 people participated both online and in person to help define the key areas of study for the Town of Vail Civic Area Plan. These will help define the future study for improvements and upgrades in the Civic Area. Here are the Key Takeaways:

    1. Improve and expand parking and accessibility throughout.
    2. Improve pedestrian access, safety, aesthetics.
    3. Improve community green spaces, integrate local art.
    4. Upgrade Dobson Ice Arena: expand its uses (evaluate the need for a second sheet of ice/multi-use), improve its aesthetics.
    5. Keep the Vail Public Library where it is; link it with Dobson Ice Arena.
    6. Improve the Municipal Complex aesthetics, or relocate/redevelop site.
    7. Better utilize the Charter Bus Lot.
    8. Implement a community facility with flexible space for multi-function events, community gatherings, performing arts, recreation.
    9. Support the active community with outdoor recreation spaces.
    10. Explore housing opportunities.
    11. Advocate public-private partnerships within the civic area.


  • Annual Town of Vail Community Meeting - Next Tuesday 3/12 5-7pm at Donovan Pavilion

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    Annual Town of Vail Community Meeting Next Tuesday + Civic Area Plan update

    Details: Tuesday, March 12th, 5-7pm @ Donovan Pavilion (Doors open at 4:30, Presentation at 5:30)

    We just presented our findings to Town Council on February 19th and would love to share them with you in person at the Town of Vail Annual Community Meeting. Town staff will be there to share the 11 Key Takeaways from the first phase of engagement and talk about what's next.

    In addition to learning about the Civic Area, come by to hear about everything that is happening in Vail including:

    • Vail's economic health
    • Progress on Housing, Parking and Transportation
    • Sustainability achievements
    • What's coming in 2019

  • Vail Civic Area plan draws plenty of comments so far, many about Dobson Ice Arena - Daily Article on Civic Area Plan - 2/24/19

    VAIL — Housing and parking are near the top of residents’ ideas for Vail’s civic area. But so are improvements to treasured town assets.

    The Vail Town Council on Tuesday heard a report on what’s been learned from consultants reaching out to residents through the EngageVail.com website. That effort to hear from the public has had good results. Read rest of article here.



  • EngageVail.com First Window of Engagement Report

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    Please click here to access all of the feedback provided on EngageVail.com during the first window of engagement (November 2018 to February 2019).

  • Eagle River Youth Coalition 01/17/19 Engagement Report

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    Please click here to read the report for the Eagle River Youth Coalition workshop that was held on January 17, 2019.

  • Civic Area Plan Kick-off Survey Closes Jan. 25; Get Involved Early and Have Your Opinions Heard

    There’s still time to participate in the initial stages of an information-gathering process that will be used to help guide future improvements to town-owned facilities and properties in the heart of Vail. Community members have until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 to take part in the Civic Area Plan online survey.

    The survey is available at EngageVail.com, the town’s newest community outreach forum. The EngageVail.com site will provide ongoing updates as well as additional surveys as the project progresses over the next 10 months.

  • Presentation from the December 11th Kickoff with the Community

    On December 11th, the Project Team met with community members at an open house from 5-7pm at the Grand View room in the Lionshead Parking Structure. The consultant team presented an overview of the project, schedule, background on past planning efforts, community outreach goals and key ingredients for a successful Civic Area. Link to presentation here.

    Community members were encouraged to register at EngageVail.com and share their input on the first Survey for this project. Link to survey here.


  • Community Open House December 11th on the Vail Civic Area

    Come meet the Project Team and learn about the project and how you can be involved on Tuesday, December 11th at the Grand View Room, 3rd Level at the Lionshead Welcome Center, 5-7pm.