2022/23 Community Vision and Action Plan

What is a Community Vision Plan?

A Community Vision Plan is an intentional road map created to guide Telluride towards a shared vision and future goals. A Community Vision captures what community members most value about their community. This plan will define a future vision and aspirations for the community. It is developed by working hand in hand with the community and will identify community wide priorities that could help define future success.

Now that the plan has been adopted, what are the next steps?

The Vision Plan is intended to be a living and dynamic document. The content in this plan is a collective effort from leadership, department heads and staff, and is strongly guided by input from the community. To be successful, the vision, values, goals, and strategies need to be integrated into the organization so that every employee plays a role in building success. The vision and values should be incorporated as a guide for decision making around budget, policy and program development for the town.

The plan should be continually evaluated and updatedand course corrected when needed- to ensure the Town of Telluride is headed in the right direction. While the vision and values within this document should remain consistent over time, the key principles of livability should provide a framework for the elements within the future Master Plan update.

The following actions should be considered to continue the efforts of this plan:

Engage in a comprehensive master plan update to direct policy, programs and projects that align with the principles of livability based on the recommendations in this plan.
Engage an economic assessment and housing study to better understand gaps and needs to inform data driven decisions.
Initiate a yearly community wide survey based on questions developed in this effort. Compare yearly benchmarks to track progress over time.

What is a Community Vision Plan?

Now that the plan has been adopted, what are the next steps?

The following actions should be considered to continue the efforts of this plan:

Engage in a comprehensive master plan update to direct policy, programs and projects that align with the principles of livability based on the recommendations in this plan.
Engage an economic assessment and housing study to better understand gaps and needs to inform data driven decisions.
Initiate a yearly community wide survey based on questions developed in this effort. Compare yearly benchmarks to track progress over time.

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Telluride Community Vision and Action Plan Adopted

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Telluride is an authentic small town in southwest Colorado that boasts world class recreation, arts, innovation and a strong commitment to its history. It is a special place that people want to call home and visit. It is important that the Town’s policies and programs are aligned with the community’s goals and vision for the future. With the world coming out of a global pandemic, and trends associated with shifting demographics and economic pressures, the time is right to understand what hopes and concerns the community has for the future. This Community Vision and Action Plan seeks to develop a vision with community members to provide clear direction about what is important in a future Telluride.
This Plan process has been an opportunity to engage broadly with community members and identify shared values for what makes Telluride special and opportunities to address challenges in the future.
The Vision and Action Plan:
- Reflects community values
- Provides clear direction on future action
- Creates a long-range vision to guide change and update the Master Plan
- Informs future policy and budget
- Organizes a shared understanding for the community vision
The 2023 Community Vision and Action Plan was adopted by Telluride Town Council on January 10, 2023 and will help to inform the Town's upcoming Comprehensive Plan to be developed by the end of 2023.
Click here to read the full 2023 Community Vision & Action Plan.
Final Public Review Period is OPEN

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Public Review Period is OPEN
The draft plan is available for the public to review during the Town's input period. NOW until January 5, 2023.
To submit public comment:
1. Review the Draft Vision Plan.
2. Record your suggested edits or questions on the comment log.
3. Email your comment log to Phil Taylor ptaylor@telluride-co.gov
- Planning and Zoning Commission approved a resolution adoption for The Final Vision Plan, Thursday, November 17, 2022
- Town Council will consider a resolution adoption for The Final Vision Plan, tentative Tuesday, January 10, 2023
FINAL version

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The final version of the
2022/23 Community Vision and Action Plan
- Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Meeting Agenda
- To be considered for approval by Town Council on Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Final Plan
Open House

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Thank you for attending!
Telluride Vision Plan OPEN HOUSE
The Telluride 2022/23 Community Vision and Action Plan will define the vision of the community. This vision plan is an intentional road map to guide Telluride towards it's shared vision and future goals.
Transfer Warehouse, 201 S. Fir Street
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Engagement Results and Information Boards presented at this event
Design Workshop Retreat

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A special Planning and Zoning Commission Retreat was held September 8, 2022 at the Ah Haa School for the Arts meeting room. Participants included the Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission members, the Vision Working Group members and various community stakeholders.
Look for future updates as the Design Workshop drafts the Community Vision and Action Plan.
Community-wide Survey Findings - Now LIVE!

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The Town of Telluride has completed a community-wide survey to better understand the community’s core values. These findings will guide the recommendations in the Community Vision and Action Plan. This 31-question survey was available from June 22, 2022 to July 31, 2022, and received a total of 1,142 responses. In addition, the town hosted five pop-up events to engage with community.
This summary document outlines the feedback received from the community survey and pop-up events. Questions in these activities were focused on understanding the values of the community and asked about topics like growth and development, historic preservation, community services, transportation, and the environment.
Learn more about these findings and next steps on Wednesday, September 7, 2022! Stop by one of our coffee talks to chat with a planner or attend the Community Open House from 4:30-6pm at the Transfer Warehouse to offer your input. We look forward to seeing you there!
Planning and Zoning Commission Update

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On Monday, August 29, 2022, Town staff will present an update to The Planning and Zoning Commission. Providing highlights of the survey results and next steps.
Out and About

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We have been out and about doing community engagement pop ups around the Town over recent weeks. From The Telluride Farmers Market up to Oak Park. We have had the opportunity to meet many friendly and passionate community members who have shared their ideas and values of how they would like Telluride to look in the future.
Community Vision Plan Launch

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On June 15, 2022, the Community Vision and Action plan was launched with a survey. The community (locals and visitors) had the opportunity to participate in the survey. Closing on July 31, 2022 with about 1000 results.