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Posted on: June 4, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Town to Host Community Engagement Opportunities for Lift 7 and Gondola Station Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Town to Host Community Engagement Opportunities for Lift 7 and Gondola Station Planning

Community invited to provide feedback on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10 and 11

(June 4, 2025) – Telluride, CO --- The Town of Telluride will host two open house events to help shape the future of two major areas in Town, the Lift 7 Neighborhood and the Telluride Gondola Station and Oak Street Plaza.

These events are part of ongoing planning efforts to reimagine key Telluride base areas as a more vibrant, connected, and community-focused place. Residents, business owners, commuters, and visitors are all encouraged to attend and share feedback.

Lift 7 Neighborhood Open House – Tuesday, June 10 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Lift 7 Base Area between Chair 7 and the Carhenge Lot

The Lift 7 Neighborhood Development Plan aims to transform the area into a livable district rooted in affordability, access, and authentic Telluride character. The open house will feature early design concepts, interactive displays, and opportunities to speak with representatives from the Town and the planning teams.

Project goals include:

  • Creating community-focused amenities that reflect Telluride’s identity
  • Prioritizing pedestrian access, connectivity, and multi-modal transportation
  • Enhancing parks and active green space
  • Designing appropriately scaled development

Oak Street Gondola Station & Plaza Community Pop-Up and Open House

  • Pop-Up - Wednesday, June 11 | 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Oak Street Plaza next to the Gondola Station
  • Open House - Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Camel’s Garden Inn, 2nd Floor

The Gondola event focuses on Project B: Oak Street Plaza, a companion effort to the voter-approved Gondola Replacement (Project A), which aims to transform the station area into a welcoming, iconic public space and gateway to the Town.

Project goals include:

  • Designing a next-generation transit-oriented hub
  • Creating a welcoming entry point to Telluride
  • Developing a beloved backyard space for the local community
  • Enhancing the vibe and sense of place at the plaza

Attendees will be able to review concept designs, speak directly with Town staff and the design team, and provide input that will shape the future of these important community spaces.

For more information and an opportunity to offer input virtually, please visit Engage Telluride at bit.ly/totgondolastation for the Gondola Station Planning Project, bit.ly/chair7carhenge for the Lift 7 Neighborhood Planning Project, or email info@telluride.gov.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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La ciudad organizará eventos para fomentar la participación ciudadana en la planificación del Lift 7 y la estación de telecabina

Se invita a la comunidad a aportar sus opiniones el martes 10 y el miércoles 11 de junio

(4 de junio de 2025) – Telluride, Colorado --- La ciudad de Telluride organizará dos eventos de puertas abiertas para ayudar a dar forma al futuro de dos importantes zonas de la ciudad: el barrio del Lift 7 y la estación de telecabina de Telluride y Oak Street Plaza.

Estos eventos forman parte de los esfuerzos de planificación en curso para reimaginar las áreas clave de la base de Telluride como un lugar más vibrante, conectado y centrado en la comunidad. Se anima a los residentes, propietarios de negocios, viajeros y visitantes a asistir y compartir sus opiniones.

Jornada de puertas abiertas del barrio Lift 7: martes, 10 de junio, de 17:30 a 19:30, en la zona de la base del Lift 7, entre la silla 7 y el aparcamiento Carhenge.

El Plan de Desarrollo del Barrio Lift 7 tiene como objetivo transformar la zona, incluyendo Carhenge y el aparcamiento Shandoka (Lote L), en un distrito habitable basado en la asequibilidad, la accesibilidad y el auténtico carácter de Telluride. La jornada de puertas abiertas contará con los primeros conceptos de diseño, exposiciones interactivas y la oportunidad de hablar con representantes del Ayuntamiento y los equipos de planificación.

Los objetivos del proyecto incluyen:

  • Crear servicios centrados en la comunidad que reflejen la identidad de Telluride.
  • Dar prioridad al acceso peatonal, la conectividad y el transporte multimodal.
  • Mejora de los parques y los espacios verdes activos
  • Diseñar un desarrollo a escala adecuada

Estación de telecabina de Oak Street y plaza Pop-up comunitario y jornada de puertas abiertas

  • Pop-up: miércoles, 11 de junio | De 2:00 a 4:00 | Plaza de Oak Street, junto a la estación de telecabina
  • Jornada de puertas abiertas: miércoles, 11 de junio | De 5:30 a 7:30 | Camel's Garden Inn, 2.ª planta

El evento de la góndola se centra en el Proyecto B: Oak Street Plaza, una iniciativa complementaria al proyecto de sustitución de la góndola (Proyecto A) aprobado por los votantes, cuyo objetivo es transformar la zona de la estación en un espacio público acogedor y emblemático, así como en la puerta de entrada a la ciudad.

Los objetivos del proyecto incluyen:

  • Diseñar un centro de transporte público de última generación.
  • Crear un punto de entrada acogedor a Telluride.
  • Desarrollar un espacio trasero muy apreciado por la comunidad local.
  • Mejorar el ambiente y la sensación de pertenencia a la plaza.

Los asistentes podrán revisar los diseños conceptuales, hablar directamente con el personal de la ciudad y el equipo de diseño, y aportar ideas que darán forma al futuro de estos importantes espacios comunitarios.

Para obtener más información y tener la oportunidad de aportar sus opiniones de forma virtual, visite Engage Telluride en bit.ly/totgondolastation para el proyecto de planificación de la estación de telecabina, bit.ly/chair7carhenge para el proyecto de planificación del barrio Lift 7, o envíe un correo electrónico a info@telluride.gov.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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