Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Vision2050 topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Pitkin County previews Vision 2050 comprehensive‑plan update and public comment schedule
Summary
County staff previewed the Vision 2050 comprehensive‑plan update—emphasizing water protection, climate‑aligned development standards, incentives for small homes, growth management, transferable development rights and a regional approach—and said the draft posted 01/29 is queued for planning‑commission hearings in March.
Hannah Hunt Wanders, a senior long‑range planner, described Vision 2050 as a policy framework shaped by the county's prior growth committee and climate‑action direction. She summarized four policy chapters—natural environment, built environment, community and economic health, and a regional approach—and said the comprehensive plan update will set the groundwork for future code changes and implementation.
Hunt Wanders said the draft (posted for public comment as of 01/29) emphasizes protecting water resources, adding development performance standards to meet climate goals, incentives for small homes and prioritizing community housing within urban growth boundaries while allowing limited rural housing under strict infrastructure criteria. She said planning‑commission hearings are scheduled for March and asked boards to note the public engagement opportunities.
