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December 2025 - Draft of Alpine City Main Street and Gateway Corridors Small Area Plan

The following link is the compilation of all the research and resident input received during the study. All are welcome to review the plan and provide feedback. Alpine City Main Street and Gateway Corridors Small Area Plan 

Planning Commission is discussing the plan in sections over the next few meetings. Please plan to attend to hear the discussion. Follow the link above to submit any thoughts and feedback you may have. There will be a Public Hearing to receive comments and feedback from residents scheduled in the near future. Watch for Planning Commission agenda notices.

Plan Purpose & Vision:

This project creates a community-driven plan for Alpine City’s Downtown and Gateway Corridors, enhances the existing Historic Downtown Gateway Design Guidelines, and provides a framework to guide growth and development. A key focus involves establishing a safe, multi-modal transportation network that emphasizes pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure.

The plan provides a comprehensive framework for the growth and development of Alpine City’s Main Street and Gateway Corridors, integrating community vision to balance historic preservation, economic vitality, and quality of life. It addresses land use, transportation, housing—including missing middle options—and economic strategies to create a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable downtown and gateways.

Aligned with this over arching vision, the updated Design Guidelines will provide clear, actionable standards rooted in best practices to guide development within the Business Commercial zone. The guidelines clarify language by incorporating dimensional standards to enhance usability and userfriendliness, and introduce graphics that effectively communicate the intended character and desired outcomes. Preservation of the historic character is supported through thoughtful modifications to requirements such as setbacks and parking lot standards.

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March 12th Open House Update:
There was great attendance at the Open House on March 12th. Thank you for all who attended and shared their feedback! If you were not able to make it, there is a zoom recording of the presentation on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/j8pLIs5Yda8?si=F4T8WB3KIt259oYl. If you have any comments or feedback, please visit https://forms.gle/UvXrrL6G42kc365bA and fill out the form (or scan the QR code below). All comments will be added to the feedback we received at the meeting. 

Visit this link to view the slides from the March 12th Open House (zoom link above) as well as thegraphics that were hanging on the walls for feedback and comments. Currently, the consultants plan to present their findings to City Council in late May. Check https://www.alpineut.gov/280/Main-Street-Small-Area-Plan for updates and/or watch for news on social media and the monthly Newsline.

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Our next Open House for the Main Street + Gateway Corridors Plan and Missing Middle Housing Study will be held March 12th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. 

Come and discuss the findings of the study! Make your voice heard and share your thoughts with the group. Let's create a vision for Alpine that benefits all of us. 

Short presentations will be given at 5:30 and 6:30. The remainder of the time, the consultants will be available for questions, comments and feedback.

Many topics will be discussed, including: Traffic Flow, Main Street Look-and-Feel, City-wide amenities (community center, library, sculpture garden, etc.), Missing Middle Housing Guidelines, and more! Please note, while Missing Middle Housing will be discussed, it is one of many topics. Please attend ready to share your thoughts on all the topics they will be presenting.

If you would like to share your thoughts on this project, visit https://qrco.de/AlpineGateway or scan the QR code and submit your vision for Main Street!

History and Purpose of the Main Street & Gateway Corridor Plan
Alpine City applied for and was awarded a grant through the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) to develop a comprehensive small area plan that addresses land use, transportation, economic development, and housing accessibility. This grant will also fund the update of Alpine’s Historic Downtown Gateway Design Guidelines. Concurrently, MAG received a state grant to create a “Missing Middle Housing” (MMH) toolkit for cities to expand housing options. Alpine City was invited to participate as a model city, showcasing how various MMH options might work. Importantly, Alpine is not required to adopt all MMH options; only those approved by the City Council and deemed beneficial will be implemented.

Timeline

An initial Open House was held on November 14th to gather community input and feedback for the project. Based on the information they received, consultants aim to present a draft plan to the Planning Commission and City Council by May 2025. In February 2025, another open house will be held to gather resident feedback on various aspects of the project.

Funding and Project Partners

The project was made possible by a $107,250 grant, with Alpine City contributing $7,250. As part of MAG’s grant process, consultants are chosen from a pre-screened pool. Alpine received bids from three firms, ultimately selecting Design Workshop to lead the Main Street & Gateway Corridor Plan. Opticos Design was selected by MAG to develop the Missing Middle Housing toolkit and assist Alpine with housing accessibility components. It is important to note that this project is driven by the city’s desire to plan proactively—not by developers or builders.

Goals

This project aims to create a clear vision for the future of Main Street and the gateway corridors, with design guidelines and land-use strategies that reflect community preferences. The plan will provide guidance to city leaders and private property owners about the desired design standards and potential uses for properties. It will also inform city leaders of potential safety aspects when it comes to transportation and economic opportunities for the city. 

What the Plan Is—and Is Not

This plan serves as a visioning document to help guide development. It does not mandate specific actions or impose deadlines for private property owners to develop their land. The plan will not require property owners to build housing units with pre-determined specifications such as multi-family vs. single family or any other particular type of housing. The final decision for land development rests with the property owners and the city provides guidance through city zoning and ordinances.  The purpose of the small area plan design is to provide a roadmap for thoughtful and community-aligned projects.

November Open House - Community Values

Thank you to all community members who took the time to attend the open house and group sessions. The consultants were actively listening to our community to form a basis to move forward.   As part of the open house process, Design Workshop team presented a summary of their initial feedback to a group of stakeholders.  As a team we believe they were able to capture the heart and minds of our community. 

Here is a list of community values Design Workshop presented based on community input:

Community Values: 
History: Celebrate & Protect
Active/Outdoor Oriented Lifestyle
Connected & Walkable town center
Unique Image & Identity
Agriculture Identity / Local
Small town feel
Grow differently
Community for all ages
Family Focused 

For the complete presentation,click here

Invitation for Ongoing Engagement

Alpine City values resident input and encourages continued discussion as this project progresses. Your voice is crucial to shaping the vision for Main Street and ensuring the outcomes reflect the community’s priorities. Please follow Alpine City on Facebook, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter) to stay up to date on all things city related. Also visit the city website at Alpineut.gov for more information regarding this project.  

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