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In an article by Julie Sutor in the Summit Daily News, on December 23, 2009, it is reported that Breckenridge's last major development is one step closer to reality.
Vail Resorts will go before the Breckenridge town council next month seeking final approval for a hotel, condos, commercial space and two parking structures at the base of the BreckConnect Gondola.
A major goal of the project is to enhance the flow of people between Main Street and the ski area. Alex Iskenderian, VP at Vail, said "We wanted this area to feel like an extension of the town, rather than just something separate on the outskirts. The gondola has already helped link the ski area with the town, and the development of the gondola lots will help complete that link."
The planning process for the Gondola Lot Master Plan has taken about two years, and has received unanimous approval from the Breckenridge Planning Commission earlier this month.
Iskenderian said the desire to create continuity between public and private amenities leads to a uniquely collaborative process not often seen in the development world. "We've worked on this hand-in-hand over the last two years to come up with a vision. It's been a real pleasure to work on, and it's led to a really great plan."
Once the master plan receives the town council's OK, individual components of the project will require approval as Vail produces more detailed designs. The company expects to complete the project during the next five to ten years, as market conditions allow.
