If I had my druthers, Aspen would still have only one stop light and some of the streets would still be unpaved. But Aspen is on more people’s radar as a place to visit. More and more people want to be in Aspen! That’s the town we live in now.<\/p>\n
Do I want the 1A side of the mountain developed? Not really. However, I’m trying to be realistic. The land is going to be developed one way or another.<\/p>\n
Many people believe that “conservation zoning” is similar to a “land trust.” It’s not. Conservation zoning creates a link between the town and the mountain. The land can be developed even with the conservation zoning by a private developer.<\/p>\n
Do you know that the property where Gorsuch Haus is proposed allows for residential development? With Gorsuch Haus, at least we know what we are getting: a modest-sized hotel. With a private developer, who knows?<\/p>\n
From a historic perspective, the plan honors the Skiers Chalet Lodge and the Skiers Chalet Steakhouse by restoring them and putting them back into use.<\/p>\n
One will become a ski museum and ski ticket office. The other will become a restaurant, like in the old days (with tough steak)! The Lift One plan honors the neighborhood’s history and celebrates Aspen’s vital role in the development of skiing.<\/p>\n