The planning commission formally rejected the current design proposal this morning. This outcome ensures the project must return to the drafting phase to address our core sustainability and height requirements. I am now monitoring the upcoming public review session to ensure these new standards remain in the revised plans.
June 12, 2019
Final supporters
Sign the petition to demand improvements to the Aspen New City Offices design.
- Height - 47' building is too tall
- Affordable Housing - 100% of the required mitigation should be built as new units
- Sustainability - a Net Zero Carbon building should be achieved
- Pedestrian Access - a stronger connection from downtown to the riverfront is needed
- Parking - should be mitigated through additional parking and garage improvements
- Mobility - next generation mobility should be incorporated into the overall project
- Vitality - a mix of uses should be included to ensure the vitality of Galena Plaza
- Arts & Culture - per the Civic Master Plan, Arts & Culture facilities should be featured
- Civic Master Plan - the project should meet all Civic Master Plan criteria
- We Can Do Better - the New City Offices building should set the standard for development in Aspen in terms of design, sustainability, mitigation, vitality, and community benefit. As the largest city building ever to be developed, it's a once in a generation opportunity to create an iconic civic building and a vibrant plaza that successfully connects the downtown and the riverfront.
Updates
May 10, 2019
I am currently consolidating our points regarding the height restrictions and sustainability goals to present at the next planning commission hearing. I have requested a formal review of the current design against the existing Civic Master Plan criteria. Our next move is to submit these findings to the city manager for a written response.
May 10, 2019
The scale of this response confirms our position is now clear to local officials. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the planning commission that incorporates our specific requirements for the building design and sustainability standards. We will present these requests at the upcoming project review hearing.
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2019
51 Comments
the building is too high It does not connect to downtown no question parking should be mitigated with improved garage
As a contractor/developer, I long ago adopted the maxim that it is far better to make changes on paper than on concrete. Review NOW.
This will be an important enough part of Aspen's next 130 years to get it right. Furthermore, government should lead by example and not be an exception to the rules they establish for their constituents.
There is known critical need for affordable housing and the city should not set a bad example by avoiding to create its fair share.
I understand the importance of a new city hall, but the design is not Aspen worthy...please bring folks into the process that will strive for excellence, it's an amazing opportunity.
Aspen
Remove the top floor, they don't need it, it is getting out of Hand, manage the Tax Payers Money more wisely.
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The planning commission formally rejected the current design proposal this morning. This outcome ensures the project must return to the drafting phase to address our core sustainability and height requirements. I am now monitoring the upcoming public review session to ensure these new standards remain in the revised plans.
June 12, 2019
Final supporters
Sign the petition to demand improvements to the Aspen New City Offices design.
- Height - 47' building is too tall
- Affordable Housing - 100% of the required mitigation should be built as new units
- Sustainability - a Net Zero Carbon building should be achieved
- Pedestrian Access - a stronger connection from downtown to the riverfront is needed
- Parking - should be mitigated through additional parking and garage improvements
- Mobility - next generation mobility should be incorporated into the overall project
- Vitality - a mix of uses should be included to ensure the vitality of Galena Plaza
- Arts & Culture - per the Civic Master Plan, Arts & Culture facilities should be featured
- Civic Master Plan - the project should meet all Civic Master Plan criteria
- We Can Do Better - the New City Offices building should set the standard for development in Aspen in terms of design, sustainability, mitigation, vitality, and community benefit. As the largest city building ever to be developed, it's a once in a generation opportunity to create an iconic civic building and a vibrant plaza that successfully connects the downtown and the riverfront.
Updates
May 10, 2019
I am currently consolidating our points regarding the height restrictions and sustainability goals to present at the next planning commission hearing. I have requested a formal review of the current design against the existing Civic Master Plan criteria. Our next move is to submit these findings to the city manager for a written response.
May 10, 2019
The scale of this response confirms our position is now clear to local officials. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the planning commission that incorporates our specific requirements for the building design and sustainability standards. We will present these requests at the upcoming project review hearing.
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2019
51 Comments
This building and its surroundings can be soooo much better. Removing the top floor is an excellent start. Also, the City should go above & beyond requirements for employee mitigation.
the building is too high It does not connect to downtown no question parking should be mitigated with improved garage
As a contractor/developer, I long ago adopted the maxim that it is far better to make changes on paper than on concrete. Review NOW.
This will be an important enough part of Aspen's next 130 years to get it right. Furthermore, government should lead by example and not be an exception to the rules they establish for their constituents.
There is known critical need for affordable housing and the city should not set a bad example by avoiding to create its fair share.
I understand the importance of a new city hall, but the design is not Aspen worthy...please bring folks into the process that will strive for excellence, it's an amazing opportunity.
Aspen
Remove the top floor, they don't need it, it is getting out of Hand, manage the Tax Payers Money more wisely.
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This building and its surroundings can be soooo much better. Removing the top floor is an excellent start. Also, the City should go above & beyond requirements for employee mitigation.