The Big Opportunities Open House and Workshop, Mountain Village provides alternative ways for the community to participate in the 15-Year Planning process:

Last week, the town hosted the Big Opportunities Open House and Workshop. Both events were a success with over 200 attendees participating either in person or watching remotely via the town’s live Web stream or community television channel 15. The goal of the day was to discuss and suggest specific physical and policy opportunities for the town to incorporate into its 15 Year Plan land use framework and policies. To do this, participants used reference tools such as maps and a list of specific physical and policy opportunities that have emerged from this process thus far (the opportunities suggested are, and must be, in line with Mountain Village’s Vision, adopted by Town Council in June 2009.) At the end of this all-day event, the town was able to accomplish its goal due to the vocal community members that were willing to share their ideas. But, the town knows there are many more voices still to be heard.
For those who were unable to participate in the open house or workshop, but still would like the chance to provide comments and ask question regarding this phase of the 15-year planning process may do so by stopping by Mountain Village Town Hall. Much of the information presented at the open house and workshop is on display at this locale. Moreover, the town encourages you to fill out the Site Specific Opportunities Worksheet; this worksheet is identical to the one used at the August 13 event. Directions regarding this planning exercise, and the necessary materials needed, are available in the Town Hall Conference Room. The town will continue to collect community input on this particular subject matter through Friday, September 4. Town Hall hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The results from this planning exercise will be used to form several foundation concepts to be presented to the public later this year and, ultimately, be used to form the community’s preferred land use concept.
For those who were unable to attend the Big Opportunities Open House and Workshop and can’t make it to Town Hall to complete the planning exercise worksheet, may do so online. You will need to visit the town’s Web site, www.townofmountainvillage.com/bigopportunities, where you will find all the pertinent information and directions for submittal.
If you have questions or comments about the planning exercise, please contact Community Relations Manager Nichole Zangara, nzangara@mtnvillage.org or (970) 369-6430. If she is unavailable, please contact Deputy Town Clerk Jane Marinoff, jmarinoff@mtnvillage.org or (970) 369-6429. Both town staff members’ offices are located in Mountain Village Town Hall.
To find out what occurred at the Big Opportunities Workshop, watch the archived event on the town’s Web site, www.townofmountainvillage.com. On the homepage under Village Video, click on the “play” link located below the heading, Big Opportunities Workshop August 13.