The 40-year-old plaza occupies a portion of the 8-acre project site. Current key tenants—the U.S. Postal Service, a local grocer, and three local retailers—will remain anchors of a new Main Street commercial core.

The new Snowmass Center will be a pedestrian-friendly central hub where neighbors can mingle and catch up over coffee while picking up their mail and weekly groceries. A variety of residences, ranging from flats to town-homes will be offered in addition to commercial retail space, opening up opportunities for local small businesses to thrive.

The overall design palette incorporates a variety of tone, texture, and finishes creating various architectural styles and character that will reflect the site’s 8,000-foot mountain and valley environment. The design will also incorporate a number of sustainable features, including passive solar building orientations, roof-mounted photovoltaic arrays, and sequestered and filtered storm run-off to improve downstream water quality. Pedestrian walkways, bicycle trail connections, and easy access to public transit will help minimize car travel and be interconnected.