The Crestone Redevelopment Project (CRP) is a partnership between ScSEED and the Town of Crestone to build capacity for renovating and redeveloping the streetscape within the downtown commercial district. The Crestone Master Plan presents a preliminary vision for encouraging a pedestrian friendly downtown, which might include: sidewalks that include pedestrian supportive features such as benches, landscaping and signage; parallel parking along sidewalks; bicycle parking, etc.
Funding from the El Pomar Foundation and the Saguache County Board of Commissioners will enable ScSEED to work with the Town of Crestone on this exciting project. Many thanks to these funders for supporting this project!!
The CRP structure is as follows:
The Crestone community was invited to the first public outreach meeting on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Crestone Community Building (old school house).
This outreach meeting for Crestone residents, business owners, community leaders and others was held to provide more information about the project. The meeting objectives were as follows:
· To give an overview of the Crestone Redevelopment Project (CRP)
· To explain the role of the Planning Commission, ScSEED, the Town Trustees and the Committees
· To explain the process & timeframe for the CRP
· To invite public to provide input through specific mechanisms
· To explain the planning process (using recently completed Crestone Master Plan document).
We also discussed forming a public-private partnership to support the CRP; giving an overview of the roles of the Town Trustees, the Planning Commission and the public; and some initial ways in which the public can get involved. Crestone residents, business owners, and those interested in economic development were encouraged to participate – this is a great opportunity to become part of the initial formation of the partnership and visioning process.
For a sign-up sheet to participate on the Refine the Vision Committee (RVC) - please click here. Complete the form by February 5th and email it back to Kim Smoyer.
