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Parachute Inn site cleared for workforce housing planning; district pursues early-childhood center funding
Summary
Board members reported the Town of Parachute completed a site-plan review for the Parachute Inn, planned for demolition to make way for 68 one- and two-bedroom workforce housing units; the board also reported continued discussions with the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District about establishing an Early Childhood Education Center and soliciting grant funding.
Board members reported to the Garfield County School District No. 16 Board of Directors on Oct. 8 that the Town of Parachute conducted a site plan review for the Parachute Inn property, which is intended to be demolished to allow development of 68 workforce housing units.
The board report described the proposed development as 68 units, including one- and two-bedroom apartments; the agenda text and board comments noted demolition of the Parachute Inn is scheduled for the end of December, with some references indicating demolition may occur in late winter.
Board members also reported that Garfield 16 and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District are engaged in ongoing discussions and pursuing grant funding to establish an Early Childhood Education Center in the area.
No formal board action on the Parachute Inn or the early-childhood center was recorded in the meeting minutes; both items were reported under Board of Education Reports for information and future follow-up at work sessions.
