Again, well spotted by Barbara Lucks. Up on the Snowmass Sun.
Turn Snowmass Village into a model of corporate Vail and break it completely away from the brand of Aspen.
You betcha it would work.
"...The only way to preserve things that are important to the locals is to quit acting like the place is Crested Butte.
Let's get real about the impact of major redevelopment projects in dense commercial districts. Yes, they absolutely will affect neighboring businesses. The best anyone can do is minimize the impact.
If Snowmass is fortunate enough to continue to attract investors who have the money and drive to upgrade an aging hotel, least of all revitalize a stalled-out concrete jungle, the locals are going to have to quit whining and learn how to effectively negotiate with the big boys.
Snowmass Village has never been a quiet little mountain town. It was sired by corporations and remains true to its blood — or lack thereof. It may be time for the Vail model. Snowmass is well staffed for it...."
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