April 4, 2012

SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "New development applications pour into planning office"

Ah, so the dysfunctional (?? Is that really the right word for it?) shuck and jive money dance begins.

One must give all credit where credit is due for being just as bold as brass.

Curtis Wackerle:
"Boogie’s, Bidwell, Gap buildings among those pursuing new projectsThe city of Aspen has received seven new downtown redevelopment applications in the last month, encompassing many prominent sites.

Included in the slew of new applications is a two-story redevelopment of the Bidwell building at the corner of Galena Street and Cooper Avenue; a plan to put a third-story penthouse on top of Boogie’s; scrape and replace projects at the Gap building, and on the Hyman Avenue mall at the site of the restaurant Zocalito; and a project developing a residential condo on the Susie’s consignment shop property.

There are also two new “Aspen Modern” applications, from properties seeking voluntary historic designation, but also some development incentives from the city. Those properties are at 610 E. Hyman Ave. — the offices of Charles Cunniffe Architects — and 720 E. Hyman Ave., which is the Aspen Athletic Club building.

Also, owners of the “Tom Thumb” building at the corner of the Hyman Avenue mall and Mill Street are seeking to demolish and rebuild a portion of the property.

“It’s been busy,” said city of Aspen senior planner Sara Adams. “The phone’s been ringing off the hook.”..."
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Cut them a break, nanny. They didn't know the Fibbies were in town and that one thing would lead to another when they first submitted.